Select ALL that apply:

Why were the Europeans impressed with Japan?

-they were very wealthy

-they were sophisticated socially

-they had a superior economy

-their craftsmanship was excellent

They answer is B) They were sophisticated socially

and

D) Their craftsmanship was excellent

One of the first Europeans who traveled and lived in Japan were highly impressed. Unlike the new world, Japan was seen as thriving civilization with moral code of conducts, a sophisticated social structure and amazing craftsmanship.

This is one the many reasons why Japan was not seen as an Island that could be or even should be colonized by Europeans.