In order to mollify his conservative critics, Pompey presented his theater as
A) a temple in front of which spectator shows could take place.
B) a basilica whose functions included state business as well as spectacles for the people.
C) an amphitheater that provided free entertainment for the public.
D) an odeum that catered to the interests of the Republican political elite.

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Pompey designed his theater complex to include a temple at its summit, which technically made the structure a religious edifice. This clever architectural integration allowed him to circumvent the Roman laws against permanent theater structures within the city, thus mollifying conservative critics by presenting the theater as part of a temple complex.

In Order to Mollify His Conservative Critics, Pompey Presented His