Until 1543, the Japanese had cultivated cultural and commercial ties with China and Korea while remaining an essentially closed
society. The arrival of the Portuguese in 1543 marked the beginning of irreversible changes in Japan. The emperor and the Tokugawa shoguns (a kind of military dictator) generally sought to hinder European influence in Japan. But the daimyo (the nobility), who controlled their fiefs directly, were divided on the adoption of European ideas. Many believed European ideas could give them the edge over their domestic rivals. Before analyzing how the Japanese interacted with Europeans, consider the structure of Japan’s government and economy in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Complete the following table by identifying which of the characteristics accurately describes Japan's government or economy during this period.
Characteristic True False
Peace under Tokugawa
Conquerors of Korea
Replacement of cotton by hemp as the primary cloth used by the Japanese
Economic integration
Replacement of cotton by hemp as the primary cloth used by the Japanese - True
Economic Integration - False
Explanation:
Japan was developed around 30,000 years ago by the people of the area. The people developed their own culture named as Jomon and resided in the area of Asia. There was peace agreement in Tokugawa and this was due to keep the Christians away from Japan. They used to wear hemp clothes which were stitched as aprons, jackets and other protective garments which help them cover their body.
