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A historian writes that a certain empire 'collapsed not from a single blow, but from a thousand small cracks.' What does this mean?
AThe empire was destroyed by a giant earthquake.
BThe empire fell due to a slow accumulation of many internal problems.
CA thousand enemies attacked at once.
DThe empire was made of glass.
✓ Correct Answer: B — The empire fell due to a slow accumulation of many internal problems.
Metaphorically, 'cracks' represent small failures that eventually lead to a total breakdown.
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