Question

question 20 of 23
what role did japan play in chinas economic isolationist policies during the reign of the ming dynasty?
a. japanese pirates smuggled foreign goods into china and chinese goods to foreign markets.
b. japanese leaders followed chinas example and also refused to allow foreign goods into japans markets.
c. japan helped china enforce its isolationist policies by patrolling chinas coast in search of europeans.
d. the japanese military forced china into economic isolation by blockading its major ports.

Explanation:

During the Ming dynasty, Japanese pirates (wokou) were a significant issue. They engaged in smuggling activities, bringing foreign goods into China and taking Chinese goods to foreign markets. This contributed to the perception of external threats and influenced China's economic isolationist policies. Option B is about Japan's own policies, not its role in China's. Option C is incorrect as Japan did not help enforce China's isolation. Option D is also wrong as there was no major Japanese military blockade forcing China into isolation.

Answer:

A. Japanese pirates smuggled foreign goods into China and Chinese goods to foreign markets.