Classical Civilisation J199,11 November 2020 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Greek Mythology and Worship | Identification of Dionysos in art, contents of Dionysian vessels, Athenian festival for Dionysos, events and significance of Dionysian rituals, depiction of Heracles′ labors in metopes, architectural choices in temple decoration.

2. Greek Religious Practices and Festivals | Importance of mythological conflicts in temple art, origins and locations of religious practices, the Great Panathenaia’s balance between competition and worship, role of sacrifice in Greek sanctuaries.

3. Roman Religious Festivals and Funerary Customs | Key Roman festivals and their seasonal significance, events appealing to different social classes, Hercules’ mythological battles, use of poisoned arrows in mythology, Roman funeral processions and offerings.

4. Priesthood and Religious Authority | Role of the Pontifex Maximus, influence of religious officials in governance, significance of myths in shaping religious practices, comparisons between Greek and Roman religious authority.

5. Mythological Foundations and Cultural Identity | Importance of location in mythological narratives, impact of myths on Greek and Roman identity, role of temple placement in civic religion, architectural symbolism in religious structures.

6. Comparative Mythological Analysis | Debate on whether Orpheus’ loss of Eurydice is more sympathetic than Demeter’s loss of Persephone, comparison of Romulus and Theseus as legendary figures, influence of myths on civic traditions and cultural values.