To the Japanese,____ was a reference to all western knowledge and a sign of ____.

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Dutch learning (Rangaku) in Japan was indeed a reference to all Western knowledge during the Edo period, and it was seen as a sign of worldly sophistication rather than cultural intrusion. This was because Japan was largely isolated under the sakoku policy, but the Dutch, through Dejima in Nagasaki, were allowed to trade and share knowledge, which was highly valued for its novelty and utility in various fields such as medicine and technology.

To the Japanese,____ Was a Reference to All Western Knowledge