Question

question 7 of 10
what was a result of commodore matthew perry’s voyage to japan in 1853?

a. japan was forced to give land to imperialist nations.

b. japan proved its military strength was equal to that of imperialist nations.

c. japan was exposed to disastrous new diseases.

d. japan was exposed to ideas that revolutionized its society.

Explanation:

Commodore Matthew Perry's voyage to Japan in 1853 led to Japan opening its ports to the US and later other Western nations. This exposure to Western ideas, technology, and systems revolutionized Japanese society (e.g., Meiji Restoration). Option A is incorrect as Japan didn't give land; B is wrong as Japan's military was weaker; C is incorrect as the main impact wasn't new diseases.

Answer:

D. Japan was exposed to ideas that revolutionized its society.