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.

According to the author, all the appraisal and fame of the Roman society persisted back in that time. However, he could witness the decadence of the empire which led to the imminent invasion from the Germanic and other people.

Although Rome was still magnificent, its rulers and some citizens depicted the decay the empire had reached.

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