In order to prevent Christian evangelization and commercial exploitation, _______ barred most European countries from settling and trading in the Closed Country Edict.

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The Closed Country Edict, also known as Sakoku, was a policy implemented in Japan in the 17th century to limit foreign influence and control. One of the main reasons for this policy was to prevent Christian evangelization and commercial exploitation by European countries, particularly Portugal and Spain. Therefore, Japan barred most European countries from settling and trading in the country, with the exception of the Netherlands and, to a lesser extent, China.

In Order to Prevent Christian Evangelization and Commercial Exploitation, _______