In the author's opinion, the countries that ruled over a large number of other countries are（ ）

In the author's opinion, the countries that ruled over a large number of other countries are（ ）

A.

certainly not the greatest in any way

B.

neither the greatest nor the most civilized

C.

possibly the most civilized but not the greatest

D.

possibly the greatest in some sense but not the most civilized

正确答案是D