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From Republic to Empire

Question 8 • Social Studies 8 - LIU Summer

How did patricians distract people at the end of the Roman Republic?

Answer
A
They divided up their own large estates to provide land for the lower classes to farm.
B
They rejected calls for Senate reforms and sent the military in to control the people.
C
They kept the people happy by providing them with cheap food and entertainment.
D
They reformed government policies to prevent the Senate from taking away their power.

Explanation

Patricians and other powerful Roman leaders used “bread and circuses” to keep the population content: they provided food and public entertainment, such as games. This distracted people from political problems and inequality. The correct choice is C, keeping people happy with cheap food and entertainment.

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