The passage says that the partition of Korea
– divided the land but left the Korean economy running well.
– encouraged communications between the two parts of the country.
– divided the country, both in its political and economic life.
– discouraged Communism from spreading into Korea from China.
The correct answer is: divided the country, both in its political and economic life.
Explanation: The partition of Korea in 1945 created two separate nations, North Korea and South Korea, which resulted in distinct political ideologies and economic systems. This division led to significant differences in how each country was governed and how their economies functioned, establishing a clear separation in both political and economic life.