Background Information: This passage was written in ancient times by a man of Gothic descent who lived within what had been Roman territory. It describes an attack by a Germanic tribe on Roman territory.According to this passage, what is the most likely reason that the Goths attacked a Roman city?
Answer
A
to drive Romans out of the city and settle there themselves
B
to terrorize the Romans and keep them from colonizing Germany
C
to send a message to the emperor that they could not be defeated
D
to take Roman wealth for themselves and carry it back to their homeland