Dakyu

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dakyu

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Dakyu built?Heian period (794-1185 AD)
2. What is the sport classification?Traditional Japanese horseback archery sport
3. What is the geographic origin?Japan
4. Why do riders have to keep a fast gallop in Dakyu?The game is played on a long straight track called a kyūba, and riders must stay at a high-speed gallop to hit the targets in time and keep the challenge.
5. How do players score points in Dakyu?Players hit targets called maki-wara (straw) or tsu-gake (wooden). The tsu-gake is harder and gives more points, so hitting it earns more.

Kyūsha: The skilled participant in Dakyu, responsible for riding and archery.
Yumi: The traditional, asymmetrical Japanese longbow, a key implement in Dakyu.
Kariginu: A loose, traditional Japanese robe worn by Dakyu participants for freedom of movement.
Maki-wara and Tsu-gake: The two primary types of targets in Dakyu, made of straw and wood, respectively.