AS 91203 · 6 credits · External
Classical society
Examine socio-political life in the classical world
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You'll explain how politics and society worked in ancient Greece and Rome, using real sources from the time (like written texts or art) to back up your ideas. Your job is to show you understand the wider context of the society and draw conclusions about how power, citizenship, conflicts, and cultural identity actually functioned in the classical world.
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What you actually do
- ·Use primary-source evidence (quotes from ancient texts, inscriptions, or descriptions of artwork) that directly supports your specific points, not just general background
- ·Explain causes, consequences, and context with equal detail—don't just tell what happened, but why it happened and what it led to
- ·Address all aspects of the question the exam asks you—don't drift into narrative or background that doesn't directly answer it
- ·Analyse the values and beliefs behind the evidence you find, not just report facts or plot summaries
- ·Link your answer to the wider social context or long-term consequences so you show deeper insight into how society actually worked
AAchieved
You give a straightforward explanation of a socio-political topic with some relevant detail and at least minimal use of primary sources, even if the evidence isn't deeply analysed or fully focused on the question.
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