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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were two admirals that supported martial arts in 1921?

2. Where did the Meiji Restoration begin?

3. Karate was linked to what religious tradition?

4. What kind of eyes did Matsumura have?

5. What was a small kingdom with no weapons that Napoleon commented on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Gichin stay in the Okinawa area of Shuri despite his promotion?

2. Why was it hard to learn karate initially in 19th century Japan?

3. What was the goal of karate?

4. How was the son of Azato that Gichin met described in the first section of the book?

5. Why did Gichin admire Sueyoshi?

6. How did Gichin interpret what karate means?

7. Describe the origins of karate.

8. How did Gichin practice the spirit of karate when thieves visited his home?

9. Describe the habu mentioned in Training for Life.

10. What was a myth about karate practitioners?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe some of the settings for Karate-Do. What was the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period, and any pertinent popular culture events. How did these settings reflect modern settings or culture? Do you think the setting influenced the development of karate or vice-versa?

Essay Topic 2

Violence appeared throughout Karate-Do. Who was violent? In what ways were individuals violent or abusive? What was their effect on other individuals and their lives? Did these individuals change over time?

Essay Topic 3

Freedom was a recurring theme in Karate-Do. Who was free? Who lacked freedom? What constricted freedom? How did Gichin gain or lose freedom? Which authorities controlled access to freedom and in what ways? Did Gichin need a purpose in life to be free?

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