Read the selection from the section “The Term Middle East Is Used In Many Different Ways.”

After World War II, the Ottoman Empire crumbled. “Middle East” became the main term for the whole region.

What is the meaning of the word "crumbled" as it is used in the selection?

A-fell apart

B-started up

C-fought harder

D-came together

1 answer

The meaning of the word "crumbled" as it is used in the selection is:

A - fell apart