What was Japan's international status at the time of Emperor Meiji's birth?
Isolationist
World power
Colonial power
Democratic state
Answer
Japan's status was that of a secluded nation, closed off from most foreign contact and influence, pursuing a policy of isolationism known as Sakoku. This isolationist stance originated from a combination of historical, cultural, and political factors, including the desire to maintain cultural purity, economic self-sufficiency, and avoid external military and ideological threats.
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