Question

as samurai fought in wars and long military campaigns together, they began to develop their own culture. for example, samurai began to follow new kinds of buddhism. they also followed local japanese religious traditions, which are often referred to as shinto traditions. read the two passages from the tale of heike (hay - kay), an account that describes battles in the genpei war (1180 - 1185). the tale of heike provides some information about the religious beliefs of samurai in medieval japan. the first passage shows a buddhist belief, and the second passage shows a shinto belief. match each passage from the tale of heike with its meaning. even though i am a powerful warrior, eventually my life will end. if i pray to certain gods, they will help me win wars. passage from the tale of heike meaning the mighty fall at last, they are like dust before the wind. i find myself in the presence of a shrine to hachiman a shinto god. i believe that victory will be mine.

Explanation:

Buddhism often emphasizes the impermanence of life, which aligns with the idea that even powerful warriors will meet their end. Shinto is a poly - theistic religion in Japan where praying to gods for help in battles is a common belief. The first passage about the end of a warrior's life is a Buddhist concept of impermanence. The second passage about praying to gods for war victory is a Shinto belief.

Answer:

• "The mighty fall at last, they are like dust before the wind." - Even though I am a powerful warrior, eventually my life will end.
• "I find myself in the presence of a shrine to Hachiman [a Shinto god]. I believe that victory will be mine." - If I pray to certain gods, they will help me win wars.