Question

What did the term bread and circuses refer to during the time of the Roman emperors?

Answer 1

Answer: C. free bread and entertainment for the poor

Free bread and circuses during the time of the Roman emperors refer to the effort of emperor to appease the poor in their dissatisfaction. They did it by feeding the poor well and organizing leisure activities for them such as gladiator to entertain them. It is a form of bribery in its most subtle form.

Answer 2

C. 

Food and entertainment was the method used to pacify the people who had reasons to rebel against the emperor.