Write responses to both of the following questions. Each question should be a minimum of 2 pages. Upload the essay as a single document in doc format. The grade earned depends on the demonstration of your mastery of the material from the lectures and readings used in supporting your argument. Follow the Guidelines for Writing Assignments.
Question 1
Do you define “samurai” as a) mounted archer; b) local power-holder; c) agricultural landlord; or d) servant of the court? Be sure to give reasons for your definition.
Question 2
One of the reasons for Minamoto Yoritomo’s success was his method of rewarding his followers, which established institutional structures that endured after his lifetime. Describe the means Yoritomo used to reward service and how these institutional structures evolved over the course of the Kamakura and Muromachi periods.