AS & A Level Classical Studies (9274) — October–November 2023, Paper 12

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Question 1 · 25 marks · Alexander the Great

Read the passage and answer the questions. In which year was Philip assassinated?

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Question 2 · 25 marks · Alexander the Great

'Alexander's men were always loyal to him and never questioned his decisions.' Explain how far you agree with this statement.

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Question 3 · 25 marks · Alexander the Great

'Alexander's military success was only due to the army and generals he inherited from his father. It had nothing to do with his own ability.' To what extent do you agree with this…

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Question 4 · 25 marks · Aristophanes

Read the passage and answer the questions. Who is Stratyllis?

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Question 5 · 25 marks · Aristophanes

'Audiences are only able to laugh at the characters in Frogs and Lysistrata because they are exaggerated and not believable as real people.' To what extent do you agree with this…

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Question 6 · 25 marks · Aristophanes

'Women at the Thesmophoria is a better blend of reality and fantasy than Frogs.' How far do you agree with this statement?

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Question 7 · 25 marks · Themes in Greek Vase Painting

Study the image and answer the questions. (The image was an amphora and was removed from the published question paper due to copyright restrictions; from the mark scheme it is a…

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Question 8 · 25 marks · Themes in Greek Vase Painting

Do you think that the daily life of women was depicted more successfully on black-figure pots or red-figure pots? In your answer, you should refer to at least three pots from each…

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Question 9 · 25 marks · Themes in Greek Vase Painting

'The strengths of the black-figure technique are far greater than its limitations.' How far do you agree with this opinion? In your answer, you should include reference to…

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