Question

In 1945 the Japanese Emperor announced that _____.

the Japanese royal family would no longer rule over Japan
his ancestors originally came from Korea
he would depose the shogun and rule over Japan directly
he and his family were not divine and should not be worshipped like gods

Answer 1

In 1945 the Japanese Emperor announced that the Japanese royal family would no longer rule over Japan.

Answer 2

In 1945 the Japanese Emperor announced that "the Japanese royal family would no longer rule over Japan," since this was considered detrimental to Japanese society, although the Emperor was still allowed to remain as a "figurehead".