Europeans conquered most of the area in East Asia.

Question

True or False

Answer 1

False. While Europeans had a significant presence in East Asia during the 19th and early 20th centuries, they did not conquer most of the region. Instead, they established trade relationships, colonial holdings, and spheres of influence in specific areas, such as the British in Hong Kong, the French in Indochina, and the Dutch in Indonesia. However, major countries like China and Japan retained substantial control over their territories until the latter part of the 20th century.