Question

Read an excerpt from an informational document.

The Japanese set up their own school system that taught Japanese, and banned Korean language and history. They promoted the Japanese Shinto religion by setting up shrines in villages, at a time when many Koreans were Christian. They promoted Japanese business, and confiscated Korean lands. Korea became a place to sell Japanese goods, and raise rice for the Japanese people. Despite the official policy of one nation, many Japanese people considered Korean people inferior.



Which detail best supports the thesis that Japan wanted Koreans to assimilate to Japanese culture?

“banned Korean language and history”
“Koreans were Christian”
“promoted Japanese business”
“policy of one nation”

Answer 1

“banned Korean language and history”

Explanation: Forcing the Japanese language and erasing Korean language and history is a direct attempt to make Koreans adopt Japanese culture and identity.