Question

2. The phrase "There is only two things that concern them: Bread and Circuses," can be

interpreted to mean what?
A. The Senate's focus on feasting and camel racing
B. The Roman masses being distracted from serious issues with free grain and
entertainment
C. The "barbaric" Egyptians and their foolish lifestyle
D. The overly fancy lifestyle of the landed aristocrats, who did little else but feast and
watch plays

Answer 1

B. The Roman masses were distracted from serious issues with free grain and entertainment.

Step-by-step explanation:

This idea of "bread and circuses" shows how our society puts instant pleasure and entertainment ahead of dealing with serious issues. It means that the Roman masses were happy with short-term pleasures and fun instead of working to make their society better or looking for long-term answers to important problems.

In the end, this way of thinking could have slowed down social progress and kept people from getting out of their comfort zones.