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The Roman elites used the expression 'bread and circuses.' Bread referred to the free grain dole which was distributed to the poor. The circus was the racing track and referred to the chariot race games. They believed that the people had to be kept entertained with various games, such as the gladiatorial games, the chariot races and games at religious festivals to keep them happy. If you kept them fed and entertained they would not be troublesome.

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