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OCR Classical Civilisation Homeric World (Mycenae, Literature and Culture) Checklist
Revision checklist for OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation: ‘Mycenae’ covering all four topics studied as part of Paper 2.
Virgil's Aeneid: Theme and Character Sheets
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:
Moral values implicit in the Aeneid (including pietas and furor)
Importance of Fate and Destiny
Portrayal of War
Portrayal of Different Nations
Role of the Immortals
Family
Friendship
Relationship between Mortals and Immortals
Relationships between Men and Women
Relationships between Parents and Children
Role of Women (and their position in society)
Historical and Political Context (Promotion of Augustus, Promotion of the Roman Empire, Augustus’ rise to power)
NB: David West’s translation has been used when creating this document
Heracles/Hercules Knowledge Organiser - GCSE Classical Civilisations
This knowledge organiser has been designed for students studying OCR’s GCSE Specification for Myth and Religion and covers 1.2 ‘Heracles/Hercules.’ It provides an overview of:
Birth and Early Life
The Twelve Labours
The Foundation of the Olympic Games
Hercules and Cacus
Hercules and Achelous
Hercules and Nessus
Hercules’ Cult in Rome
Hercules’ Death
The Roman Empire: Knowledge Organiser
A knowledge organiser detailing a summary of the Roman Empire, intended for the use of students in KS2/KS3. It covers:
Power in Rome
War and Conflict
Foundation Story
Economy and Trade
Movement and Settlement
Life Under the Roman Empire
The End of the Empire
Timeline
Myth and Religion: Revision Checklist
Revision checklist for OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation: ‘Myth and Religion,’ covering all eight topics studied as part of the course and covering the contents found within the specification.
Foundation Stories: Knowledge Organiser
Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 1.4: Foundation Stories.
Dido: Quote Sheet
A selection of quotes for Virgil’s Aeneid, focusing on Dido. The quotes are supported with interpretations of Dido’s character - designed for AS/A-Level students studying the OCR specification for ‘World of the Hero’
Odysseus is able to defeat the Suitors only thanks to deceit and trickery
The following essay was written in response to the question:‘’Odysseus is able to defeat the Suitors only thanks to deceit and trickery’’. 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 GCSE students studying ‘‘Homeric World’’ (OCR Classical Civilisation specification)
Imperial Image: Prescribed Literary Sources Annotated Booklet
Designed for AS/A-Level students studying OCR’s specification for ‘Imperial Image.’ The document contains fully-annotated notes on the Res Gestae, Poetry and Suetonius ‘Life of Augustus’ along with a summary sheet of the authors and their contextual information.
Theme Chart: Suetonius 'Life of Augustus' and 'Res Gestae'
The following documents contain relevant sections and quotes from Suetonius’ Life of Augustus and Augustus’ ‘Res Gestae,’ broken down into the relevant themes, which can be applied when answering exam questions. It is intended for the use of AS/A Level students studying OCR’s specification for ‘Imperial Image.’
NB: A blank copy is included if you wish to incorporate your own evidence from the literary sources.
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Imperial Image Knowledge Organisers/Revision Placemats
Knowledge organisers/revision placemats designed for the OCR AS/A-Level Classical Civilisation specification for ‘Imperial Image.’
These cover sections 1-4 (excluding 5 - Later Representations):
Octavian Comes to Rome
Power Struggle
Augustus’ Reign
Augustus’ Legacy
The skill it took to build Mycenaean tombs should be admired more than the contents inside
The following essay was writing in response to the statement:The skill it took to build Mycenaean tombs should be admired more than the contents inside. It was written as part of a mock examination for the GCSE OCR specification for Mycenae (Literature and Culture) and achieved the full fifteen marks.
It can be used as a source of revision to help exemplify how to answer longer essay-based questions or used when responding to feedback.
GCSE Classical Civilisation OCR: Death, Burial and the Underworld Summary Notes
Condensed notes for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Myth and Religion’.
Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes
Covers every point on the current OCR specification
Exam Questions (knowledge and essay-based) with what to include to gain marks
Note: This summary booklet combines both 1.7 and 1.8
GCSE Classical Civilisation OCR: Foundation Stories Summary Notes
Condensed notes for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Myth and Religion’.
Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes
Covers every point on the current OCR specification
Exam Questions (knowledge and essay-based) with what to include to gain marks
1.2 'Personal Experience of the Divine' Mindmaps - Greek Religion (OCR)
Designed for the OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations specification for Greek Religion. The following mindmaps provide a brief overview of key facts relating to the three sites that were used for personal worship (Asclepions, Dodona and the Eleusis). These are intended to be used as a source of revision
Octavian Comes to Rome Knowledge Organiser/Revision Placemat
A summary sheet for OCR Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Imperial Image,’ covering 1.1: Octavian Comes to Rome. It has been designed for the use of AS/A Level students and includes relevant scholarly views and prescribed sources.
Exemplar 10 Mark Response - Virgil's Aeneid ('World of the Hero')
The following answers scored 9 out of 10 marks and is focused on a passage taken towards the end of Book 2 of Virgil’s Aeneid. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision. It is intended to be used by AS/A-Level students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation ‘World of the Hero’ specification.
GCSE Classical Civilisation OCR: Gods Summary Notes
Condensed notes for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Myth and Religion’.
Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes
Covers every point on the current OCR specification
Exam Questions (knowledge and essay-based) with what to include to gain marks
Greek and Roman Gods Knowledge Organiser
Designed for students to use who are studying/following the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification, covering 1.1: The Gods.
Odyssey Book Summaries - Blank
Revision sheets that can be completed upon reading the prescribed books for OCR’s specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ These include a general overview, key characters, key themes and an opportunity to record any key quotes. They can be done from memory or text guides can be used to help support when filling them in.