Why did japan open itself up to the west ?

Brainliestttme : describe the following event: increase in islamic extremism in the middle east

Enlightenment thinkers most contributed to the development of whichpolitical idea? a. religious leaders should play the largest role in establishing asociety's laws.b. democratic governments have the responsibility to protect humanrights.c. criminals must be punished harshly if a society is to maintainorder.d. written constitutions place unnecessary restrictions ongovernments' powers.

Which empire core was in germany, austria,moravia and bohemia