In the 17th century, Tokugawa rulers banned Christianity and all Westerners except which of the following?

A) Dutch traders
B) British soldiers
C) German engineers
D) Italian priests

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In the 17th century, Tokugawa rulers banned Christianity and all Westerners except which of the following?A)  Dutch tradersB)  British soldiersC)  German engineersD)  Italian priests

Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The Tokugawa shogunate in Japan allowed Dutch traders to remain in the country after expelling other Westerners and banning Christianity in the 17th century. The Dutch were confined to Dejima, a small artificial island in Nagasaki, but were permitted to continue trade due to their pragmatic approach and focus on commerce rather than religious conversion.

In the 17th century, Tokugawa rulers banned Christianity and all Westerners except which of the following?

A) Dutch traders
B) British soldiers
C) German engineers
D) Italian priests

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