In paragraph 2, the passage says that “forks did not become very popular in Europe until around 500 years ago.” Why did forks become more popular?

A. People started eating foods, such as spaghetti, that are easier to eat with forks.
B. Rich people used forks, so other people copied them in order to seem rich.
C. The Roman Empire forced people to use forks instead of their hands.
D. Forks were brought from the Americas, and Europeans liked the new discovery.