According to historical records, when Russia took over almost all of Ukraine in 1781, the people "had to give up their language and culture."
The Russian takeover of Ukraine in 1781 was made under the Treaty of Pereyaslav.
During this period, the Russian government promoted the idea of Russification in which non-Russians like Ukrainians were prevented from using their language in print and public.
Though the Ukrainians rose to the highest Russian state and church offices, they gave up their language and culture.
Hence, in this case, it is concluded that the correct answer is option C. "had to give up their language and culture."
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