1. What was a ronin?

A. A ceremony that marks that a samurai is an adult.
B.A samurai who did not commit seppuku after their master's death.
C. A type of armor worn by samurai.
D. A weapon commonly used in battle by samurai.

B. A samurai who did not commit seppuku after their master's death.

The correct answer is B. A ronin was a samurai who did not commit seppuku (a form of ritual suicide) after their master's death. Instead, they became masterless warriors who could sell their skills to the highest bidder or pursue their own interests.