Rome is still looked upon as the best place on earth, and the name of the Roman people is respected and praised. But the magnificence of Rome is defaced by the rude silliness of a few Romans. . . .Some of them are more eager to obtain golden statues than to do anything right and honorable. . . .

Background information: This passage was written in ancient times, only ten years before Rome was attacked by Germanic people. The author of the passage was a Greek man who visited the city of Rome. What is the author’s opinion of the Roman people?

A)Romans are the most respected, praised, and magnificent people on Earth.

B) Romans are rarely viewed by the rest of the world as rude and silly.

C)Romans are greedy and out of touch with what really makes a great society.

D)Romans are the richest people on Earth and should serve as a model.