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In the author's opinion, the countries that conquered a large number of other countries are ______.
A.
as cruel as, or even more cruel than, animals or savages
B.
more efficient in getting others to fight bravely for themselves
C.
possibly the weaker ones to settle disputes in a peaceful way
D.
likely the most powerful in some senses but not the most civilized