Professional Mass Sporting Events Provided People with

question 45

Multiple Choice

Professional mass sporting events provided people with

• A) "bread and circuses," as both Marx and Bismarck, ironically, noted.
• B) a direct, participatory role in the events they attended.
• C) highly organized activities with extensive rules and officials to enforce them.
• D) professional rugby matches staged by the American League.
• E) an extension of their normal Sunday religious activities.

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Definitions:

Leisure

Time spent away from work and essential domestic activities, often used for relaxation, recreation, or other personal interests.

Leisure

Time available for ease, relaxation, and activities one chooses to engage in beyond compulsory activities like work or chores.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or individuals, constituting one of the primary components of economic activity.

Nonlabor Income

Income received from sources other than employment, such as investments, pensions, or gifts.