Reading Comprehension (RC) | Re: Although European decisions during the 16th and 17th centuries to expl

[textarea] 1. It can best be inferred from the passage that in 1636, the Japanesegovernment:

Explanation

A. This matches a sentence from the second paragraph: "The Edict stated, 'Japanese ships shall by no means be sent abroad….All Japanese residing abroad shall be put to death when they returnhome.'" If those living abroad were put to death upon returning, it is safe to conclude that the government saw these individuals as threats.

B. The passage states that actions were taken against Christianity (not all religions): "Third, the government banned Christianity"

C. The passage makes no mention of Japanese economic philosophy

D. The passage makes no mention that Japan foresaw the dangers of trade with Europe. Further, the reasons given for Japan's actions are cultural not economic.

E. The phrase "provided no positive impact" is a strong statement. Although the article is clear that Japan felt that the European influence damaged its culture,
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