Your friend asks you why during its imperial period, Japan so actively sought to claim foreign lands. What would your answer most likely be?

Verified Answer :

Japanese people wanted to expand their colonial empire that’s
why they sought to conquer foreign lands, to rule and control other geographic
locations and build a major advantage for them. They wanted to influence a lot
of foreign lands with their culture and traditions because they have this
belief that Japan is the supreme power of all the lands. 

Answer:

Japan had few natural resources and needed to get them from elsewhere.

Explanation:

Among the other choices, this is the statement that most likely explains why Japan so actively sought to claim foreign lands during its imperial period.