1. What is the main purpose of suits of armor? 3. Military historians speak of the difference between shock warfare (striking the enemy with weap-
ons like swords, lances, or axes) and projectile warfare (shooting or throwing arrows, javelins, and
bullets). Judging from the armor, which kind of warfare was fought by samurai and knights? In
each case, explain your thinking.

Over time, historians have changed the ways they study the past because they have: o a. emphasized the study of oral history passed down in communities for generations. o b. started to explore history through the perspectives of many different groups. c. focused on uncovering archaeological evidence rather than analyzing documents. d. largely abandoned studying comparative and cultural history in favor of microhistory.