Final answer:
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Japan adopted some European ideas while rejecting others as they selectively accepted ideas and innovations to industrialize and catch up with the Industrial Revolution.
Step-by-step explanation:
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Japan adopted some European ideas while rejecting others. Japan's adoption of European ideas was influenced by factors such as encounters with European colonial ships and the need to evaluate their position in the world. They selectively accepted ideas and innovations from European countries in order to industrialize and catch up with the Industrial Revolution. For example, Japan sent scholars abroad to learn from the United States and Western Europe, and brought Westerners to Japan to spread their knowledge. However, Japan also rejected certain European ideas and maintained a policy of isolation. They restricted trade to specific ports and banned European Christian religions. They were successful at eliminating certain foreign influences while incorporating others into their society.