Question

Why did China and Japan isolate themselves from European trade?

A.
European goods were seen as superior by the Chinese and Japanese.


B.
European religious and economic influence was not wanted.


C.
European traders were uninterested in East Asian goods.


D.
European diseases were causing high death rates in Asia.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. European religious and economic influence was not wanted.
The countries isolated themselves because of the spread of Christianity. European ships brought over Roman Catholic Missionaries in attempt to convert the citizens of the countries to Christianity.