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A sentence is missing in the paragraph below. Choose the option (1, 2, 3, or 4) where the following sentence fits best: Sentence: 'The Greeks later adopted this tradition but added a new element: a round moon-shaped cake lit with candles, placed on altars to honor Artemis, the goddess of the moon.' Paragraph: The practice of celebrating birthdays with cakes has ancient roots. The earliest evidence can be traced back to the Romans, who made sweet breads and cakes for special occasions, though not specifically for birthdays.[1] This practice was a way to pay homage to the goddess and symbolize the glowing moon.[2] This custom then spread through Europe, eventually being adopted by the Germans.[3] They celebrated children’s birthdays with a candle for each year of their life, known as the Kinderfest, or 'children's festival.'[4] The modern birthday cake tradition as we know it today, however, took shape during the Industrial Revolution, as mass production made cakes more affordable and accessible.