I already answered this for you. It's Persian messengers.
Consumer and society have messed up the whole
Personally, I think it's because it was simple and free entertainment. Given that there wasn't a taboo around death and watching others die, and it actually being encouraged, like how it was in Anciient Rome, I'd say a lot of people would actually at least try out visiting a gladiatorial contest.
Answer:
A. 444
Explanation:
Fifty-two American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981
