Final answer:
The statement is true; while Greeks are known for their tragedies, the Romans adapted Greek theatrical traditions to focus more on entertainment and comedy, with playwrights like Plautus and Terence, and eventually competed with gladiatorial and chariot racing spectacles.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement that the Romans tended to focus on more entertainments compared to the Greeks who were noted for their high-minded tragedy is true. While the Greeks invented both tragedy and comedy, they placed considerable emphasis on tragedy as a form of theater that revolved around pathos and human responsibility. Greek playwrights like Aristophanes were known for their comedic work, yet tragedy remained a dominant form. In contrast, the Romans, who admired Greek culture, adapted theatrical traditions of the Greeks to suit Roman tastes, leading to a greater focus on entertainment and comedy with playwrights such as Plautus and Terence gaining prominence for their works. Furthermore, Roman theater evolved to include an aggressive use of pantomime and physical action, reflecting the audience's tastes at the time. However, even Roman theater eventually had to compete with other forms of spectacle such as gladiatorial contests and chariot racing, which overshadowed dramatic forms by the end of the Roman era.