It can be inferred from the passage that the probable reactions of many males in ancient Greece to the idea of a society ruled by women could best be characterized as______.

A．feminists have shown little interest in ancient societies
B．reliable information about the ancient world is difficult to acquire
C．ancient societies show the best evidence of women in position of power
D．historians have been primarily interested in the modern period

A．compare competing new approaches to understanding the role of women in ancient societies
B．investigate the ramifications of Bachofen's theory about the dominance of women in ancient societies
C．explain the burgeoning interest among historians in determining the actual status of women in various societies
D．criticize the value of ancient myths in determining the status of women in ancient societies