In what way was Japan in a better position than China or the Ottoman Empire in its encounter with Western imperialism?
a) Japan's samurai effectively repelled the Western powers
b) Japan's strategic location enabled it to outmaneuver Western military forces
c) Japan's vast resources and wealth better equipped it to resist foreign aggression
d) Japan was of less interest to the Western powers
Answer: d) Japan was of less interest to the Western powers
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