In 16th and 17th centuries the Japanese government took all of the following actions in an attempt to protect Japanese culture a
nd way of life EXCEPT:A) Prohibit Japanese from visiting other countries, even to see familyB) Execute Japanese citizens who settled in other countries but later decided to return to JapanC) Heavily regulate foreign economic tradeD) Destroy all remnants of ChristianityE) Prohibit criticism of the feudal shogun system of government
E) Prohibit criticism of the feudal shogun system of government
Explanation:
The Seclusion Edit of 1636, as this document became known, it was strictly a cultural and economical prohibition act. This Edit prohibited contact with European nations, the entry of European ships into Japanese harbors, created rigid economical rules, and laws to punish every Japanese citizen who disobeys these rules. However, no act of the Edit spoke about criticism of the Feudal shogun system, or the punishment if this criticism would happen. The Shogunate was something common and already established as part of the Japanese culture.
E) Prohibit criticism of the feudal shogun system of government.
Explanation:
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