This is a revision booklet for Classical Civilisation, exam paper A ,Myth and Religion, GCSE, OCR. It is included all the 8 and 15 marks questions (essays) from the OCR exam papers with the Mark schemes and the Sources. There is also a guidance for the structure of the questions. The aim is to practice with the questions, understand the structure, memorize information creating your own plans. It is included questions for all the 8 chapters of Myth and Religion. Instructions Read the Structure for the 8 and 15 marker Study the Mark schemes Read the Questions in Yellow Create your plan for every Question *Study the Chapters from the Textbook too. Contents…………………………………………………………………………………Pages **A) 8 Marks Questions **………………………………………………………………………. 4 City Dionysia (Chapter 1.5)………………………………………………………. 6-7 Orpheus & Eurydice (Chapter 1.8)……………………………………………. 8-9 Greek burial process (Chapter 1.7)…………………………………………….10-11 Hercules and Cacus (Chapter 1.2) …………………………………………….12-13 Great Panathenaia (Chapter 1.5) ……………………………………………. 14-15 Pontifex (Rome) (Chapter 1.3) ………………………………………………… 16-17 Sacrifice Vs Visit Temple (Chapter 1.3)………………………………………18-19 Saturnalia (Chapter 1.5) …………………………………………………………… 20-21 Parthenon Vs Temple of Zeus (Chapter 1.3) ……………………………. 22-23 Rome Founder: Aeneas Vs Romulus (Chapter 1.4) …………………. 24-25 B) 15 Marks Questions ……………………………………………………………………. 26 Foundation Stories (Chapter 1.4)……………………………………………. 28-29 Athena Vs Mars (Chapter 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6)………………………………30-31 Sacrifices (Chapter 1.3)……………………………………………………………. 32-33 Festivals (greatness) (Chapter 1.5)…………………………………………… 34-35 Orpheus Vs Demeter (Chapter 1.8)…………………………………………… 36-37 Romulus Vs Theseus (Chapter 1.4)…………………………………………… 38-39 Heracles/Hercules (Chapter 1.2)………………………………………………. 40-41 Ara Pacis Vs Parthenon (Chapter 1.6, 1.3)………………………………… 42-43 Festivals (Chapter 1.5)……………………………………………………………… 44-45 Symbols of Power (Chapter 1.6)……………………………………………… 46-47 Chapters: 1.1 The Gods 1.2 The Universal Hero: Heracles/Hercules 1.3 Religion and the City: Temples 1.4 Myth and the City: Foundation Stories 1.5 Festivals 1.6 Myth and Symbols of Power 1.7 Death and Burial 1.8 Journeying to the Underworld

Full revision Guide for all of the Myth and Religion module for Route 1 of GCSE Classical Civilisations for the OCR 9-1 Specification. The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations: Myth and Religion. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the eight topics in condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources. The 64-page long document provides revision notes for: The Gods Heroes (Hercules) Temples Foundation Myths Festivals Myth and Symbols of Power Death and Burial Journeying to the Underworld At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end, there are a range of exam questions for students to attempt and an overview of the question types found within the examination.

Full revision guide for all of the culture section for the Homeric World (J199/21), covering the Mycenaean Age. The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations:Homeric World. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the four topics as condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources. The 18-page long document provides revision notes for: Key Sites Life in the Mycenaean Age Decorative Arts Tombs, Graves and Burials At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end,there is an overview of the question types found within the examination (Section A only)

Designed for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘‘Literature and Culture.’’ All five knowledge organisers/summary sheets cover the prescribed books (Book 9, 10, 19, 21 and 22) and include a general overview of the plot of each section, major characters, major themes and analysis.

These detailed course / revision notes were specially written to give GCSE Classical Civilization students a comprehensive understanding of the key knowledge from the specification for Women in the Ancient World: OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation (9-1) Women of Legend Young Women Women in the home 'Improper’ Women Women and religion Women and power Warrior Women Women to be Feared Each of the above is split into two sections: Greece, firstly, and then Rome. These extensive notes are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics / areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. They give peace of mind that every corner of the specification/syllabus has been covered. These notes can be given to students to work through at their own pace, or split up and given to students as and when each part of the content is studied throughout the course. As the teacher you may find it useful to go through the notes with my students as they highlight and annotate them with anything extra you want to give them according to their level. These notes though are comprehensive and detailed and work just as well as a stand alone revision aid as they do an in-class resource. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Homer’s Iliad and has been designed for students studying the OCR Classical Civilisations Specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ This can be easily adapted so that you can add or remove relevant pieces of scholarship. There is space for annotations (i.e. you may wish to include examples from the text to support the scholars viewpoint or link this to opposing arguments)

The following documents consist of a break-down of all the key themes found within the epic and of the characters. Quotes are found alongside analysis of passages, with supporting scholarship where appropriate. These have been designed for ‘The World of the Hero’ Paper (OCR: A-Level Classical Civilisation). Themes that are included: The Concept, Value and Behaviour of a Hero Disguise Deceit, Disguise and Trickery Recognition Role of Revenge and Justice Role of the Immortals Relationships between Mortals and Immortals Xenia Nostos The Role and Power of Fate Relationships between Men, Women and Children Family Role of the Slave Role of Women in the Epic and Society How Different Societies are Characterised and Portrayed NB: Rieu’s translation has been used when creating this document

This is a revision booklet for Classical Civilisation, exam paper B , Homeric World, part A, Mycenaean Age, GCSE, OCR. It is included all the 8 and 15 marks questions (essays) from the OCR exam papers with the Mark schemes and the Sources. There is also a guidance for the structure of the questions. The aim is to practice with the questions, understand the structure, memorize information creating your own plans. It is included questions for all the chapters of Mycenaean Age, Homeric World. Instructions Read the Structure for the 8 and 15 marker Study the Mark schemes Read the Questions in Yellow Create your plan for every Question Advice the Checklists for 8 and 15 marker *Study the Chapters from the Textbook too. Contents…………………………………………………………………………………Pages A) 8 Mark Questions ………………………………………………………………………. 3-5 Mycenaean Frescoes……………………………………………………………… 6-7 Trade – trade routes……………………………………………………………… 8-9 Tiryns…………………………………………………………………………………….10-11 Mycenaeans-craftsmen/pyxis…………………………………………………12-13 Level VIIa of Troy……………………………………………………………………14-15 B) 15 Mark Questions……………………………………………………………………17-19 Mycenaean tombs-objects……………………………………………………20-21 Safety in Mycenae……………………………………………………………….22-23 Linear B tablets/life………………………………………………………………24-25 Mycenaean items…………………………………………………………………26-27 Burial sites & customs………………………………………………………….28-29 Mycenaean people (cities-items)…………………………………………30-31 Warfare (cities-objects)……………………………………………………….32-33 Mycenaean frescoes……………………………………………………………34-35 Mycenaean cities-high standard (objects)……………………………36-37 Honouring the dead (burial customs, tombs)………………………38-39 Chapters Textbook: • 2.1 Key Sites (Mycenae, Tiryns, Troy) • 2.2 Life in the Mycenaean Age (Palaces, Everyday life: hunting, armour and weapons, chariots, clothing, trade; Linear B tablets) • 2.3 Decorative Arts (Frescoes, Jewellery, Decorative objects and their creation) • 2.4 Tombs, Graves and Burial (Burial Customs, cist graves, shaft graves, tholos and chamber tombs, funerary objects, Grave Circle A and Grave Circle B)

Designed for the new OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE unit: 1.4 Myth and the City Ideally spread over 2 teaching hours, this lesson is designed to give students an understanding of how important both Aeneas and Romulus are in the story of Rome’s foundation. It begins with a slide that can be printed off as a worksheet studying the Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite to determine the significance of Aeneas’ birth. It then moves on to the fall of Troy and students are invited to evaluate how heroic Aeneas was in the episode of his life. This is followed by a brief look at his wanderings and arrival in Lavinium through a summary of Book 2 of Virgil’s Aeneid (included) with some analysis. These two can be printed off and there are accompanying think/written response questions that students can complete. Finally, the lesson looks at Livy’s account of how Aeneas’ son, Ascanius, founds Alba Longa and spawns the line of kings leading to Romulus. Throughout the lesson are links to videos (all freely available on Youtube) which consolidate the learning going on at that point in the lesson.

The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Greek Religion and has been designed for students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ It has been broken down into the appropriate topic sections, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. This can be used to accompany lessons, for students to incorporate scholarship into their own answers or to simply annotate. Sections include: Nature of the Olympian Gods Personal Experience of the Divine Religion and Society Places of Worship Rituals and Priests Religion and Philosophy The accompanying grid document contains further arguments alongside an opportunity to evaluate views using knowledge from the course. This has been broken down into the appropriate sub-sections but can easily be adapted to allow for the addition of any extra scholarship read.

A selection of 18 exemplar essays/answers written in response to exam questions concerning the OCR’S Specification for ‘Myth and Religion’. All answers were high attaining and there is an example for the following types of questions: Knowledge and Understanding Detailed Response (x 2) Stimulus Questions (12 answers relating to the Underworld and sacrifices) Extended Response (x 2) These can be used as a source of revision or to help develop essay writing skills before/after an examination.

These detailed course / revision notes were specially written to give GCSE Classical Civilization students a comprehensive understanding of the key knowledge from the specification for Myth and Religion: OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation (9-1) Gods The Universal Hero: Heracles/Hercules Religion and the City: Temples Myth and the City: Foundation Stories Festivals Myth and Symbols of Power Death and Burial Journeying to the Underworld These extensive notes are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics / areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. They give peace of mind that every corner of the specification/syllabus has been covered. These notes can be given to students to work through at their own pace, or split up and given to students as and when each part of the content is studied throughout the course. As the teacher I found it useful to go through the notes with my students as they highlighted and annotated them with anything extra I wanted to give them according to their level. The notes though are comprehensive and work just as well as a stand alone revision aid as they do an in-class resource. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

This booklet provides an overview of Homer’s Odyssey for the GCSE OCR Specification for the ‘Homeric World’ paper. It covers: Literary Techniques and Composition Themes Character of Odysseus Portrayal of Key Characters There is a glossary of key terms, a summary of key characters and an exam overview. There are also accompanying essay plans (fill-in) and summary sheets.

8 pages of A* achieving notes covering the entirety of the Greek Religion Module I achieved an A* in Classical Civilisation A-level on account of using solely these notes for my revision. They are colour coded and cover all six topics: The nature of the Olympian Gods Personal Experience of the Divine Religion and Society Places of Worship Rituals and Priests Religion and Philosophy

The following essay scored 26/30 marks and was written in response to the question:‘’Athene’s role in the Odyssey is essential for the success of the epic’’. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students. It is intended to be used by AS/A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘World of the Hero’ specification (NB - Not written under timed conditions)

A powerpoint to consolidate knowledge on xenia in Homer’s Odyssey. Ideal for a revision / end of unit lesson once the epic has been read.

This is a colour PDF of 12 Roman gods and goddesses, featuring short descriptions of each with a space for students to insert the Greek equivalent name. These could be used in many ways, for example, they could form the basis of a top trumps-type card made by students, as a hand-out for exercise books following some introductory work, or cut up and used in a poster. Each character is described in terms of their “job description”, “relatives” and “facts”, with their symbol displayed next to them on the card.

This 1,700 word essay was submitted for the OCR A Level in Classical Civilisation. It received full marks. Question: ‘Sculptors of the fourth century produced better and more successful works than their predecessors of the fifty century.’ How far do you think this is true of the sculpture you have studied? I will be advertising more Classical Civilisation essays on my shop in the weeks to come.

A set of questions for student’s to answer as they listen to the BBC ‘In Our Time’ Podcast on Homer’s Odyssey. The views of the academics in this podcast can be used as modern scholarship. Ideal for students studying AS or A-level Classical Civilisation.