Definition: In this task, you're given a statement, and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence clearly disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3' corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Input: Statement: The  New Rome  soon achieved a preeminence in the Christian world that it would retain for 1,000 years. Choices:  1. The Christian world looked to Rome for guidance and leadership. 2. Rome failed to achieve a preeminence in the Christian world. 3. Rome would retain the preeminence that it obtained for 1,000 years.

2