Question

during excavations near lugdunum, a roman administrative center in modern lyon, archaeologists identified standardized ceramic stamps linked to supply depots operating by 120 ce. ____ these marks correspond to distribution protocols described in the tabula alimentaria, suggesting coordinated oversight rather than local improvisation. later layers indicate the system persisted for nearly 70 years, with kiln outputs remaining within a narrow volumetric range documented in the rhône archive.

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which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
a indeed,
b by contrast,
c likewise,
d meanwhile,

Explanation:

To determine the logical transition, analyze the text flow: The first part introduces ceramic stamps linked to supply depots. The next part states these marks correspond to documented protocols, reinforcing the initial finding. "Indeed" is used to confirm/emphasize a preceding idea. "By contrast" implies a contrast (no contrast here), "Likewise" implies similarity in a different context (not the case), and "Meanwhile" implies simultaneous action (irrelevant). So "Indeed" logically connects the ideas by emphasizing the confirmation.

Answer:

A. Indeed,