Their customs were outdated, the advancements of weaponry and technology by the europeans and americans frightened the japanese of invasion, hence opening its trade ports to adopt these new innovations by the Europeans and the Americans.
The Babylonians destroyed the Temple of Jerusalem.
Explanation:
The Babylonians did not preserve Israelite culture and customs, did not blend their culture with Israelite culture, and only Judah was taken over by Assyria. I also know that after Persia freed the Israelites from Babylon, and then freed the Israelites completely, they had to rebuild their temple.
France defeated the Arabs in the Battle of Tours