The phrase “bread and circuses” most likely refers to which?

Question

1.contests at which the winners were paid with grain

2.the bakeries that used round ovens that looked like arenas

3.the government’s attempt to keep all citizens employed with unskilled work at the circuses

4.the government’s attempt to keep poor citizens content with food and entertainment...

Answer 1

number 4 is my answer

Answer 2

Right.
It’s a concept/practice from ancient Roman Empire days.