Classical Civilisation J199,11 November 2021 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Greek Mythology and Religious Worship | Identification and significance of Greek gods, architectural symbolism in temples, mythological storytelling in Greek sculptural reliefs, heroic attributes in mythological figures, importance of burial customs.

2. Greek Festivals and Religious Practices | Role of family in funeral rites, responsibilities of priests in Greek religion, connection between myth and civic identity, importance of temple placement in religious observance, methods of sacrifice in Greek religious ceremonies.

3. Roman Religious Institutions and Foundation Myths | Role of priests in Roman religious life, foundation legends of Rome, political and divine symbolism in Roman sculpture, connections between historical and mythological narratives.

4. Heroism and Mythology in Rome | Roman myths of Hercules and Cacus, entertainment value of heroic stories, significance of Aeneas in Roman ideology, portrayal of divine favor in Roman propaganda.

5. Comparison of Greek and Roman Traditions | Importance of heroes in Athens and Rome, reliability of mythological narratives, comparison of recording methods for myths, analysis of sacrifices as a means to please the gods.

6. Civic and Religious Identity in Greek and Roman Festivals | Role of Athenian festivals in demonstrating Athenian power, effectiveness of Roman festivals in promoting imperial ideology, comparative influence of civic religion on political structures.