Directions: In the question below, the first and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named B, C, D and E. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives mentioned to give the correct order.

1. The oldest, man-hauled railways date back to the 6^th century B.C, with Periander, one of the Seven Sages of Greece, credited with its invention. B. Also, railways reduced the costs of shipping and allowed for fewer lost goods, compared with shipping, which faced occasional sinking of ships. C. With steam engines, it was possible to construct mainline railways, which were a key component of the industrial revolution. D. The change from canals to railways allowed for "national markets" in which prices varied very little from city to city. E. Rail transport blossomed after the British development of the steam locomotive as a viable source of power in the 18^th and 19^th centuries.
2. Studies have shown that the invention and development of the railway in Europe was one of the most important technological inventions.