Politics Behind Entertainment Flashcards
1
Q
Who was entertainment funded by?
A
Rome’s ruling class
In republican period, usually aediles or praetors competed to offer the most spectacular shows with their own money (for support)
2
Q
Who was the editor
A
The magistrate in charge of a show
3
Q
What did entertainment offer the masses
A
Their best opportunity to make their voices heard
4
Q
What did entertainment provide the emperors
A
Valuable platforms to appear in public
