PART A: What does the word “fragmented” most likely mean as used in paragraph 15?A)decreased in wealth and power
B)broken into smaller pieces
C)cut into even sections
D)disappeared completely

PART B: Which of the following phrases from paragraph 15best supports the answer to Part A?
A“this prosperity came to an end”
B“integrated cultural network collapsed”
C“into smaller regional cultures”
D“Trade, writing, and seals all but disappeared”