AS 91397 · 6 credits · Internal
Classical ideology
Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world
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This standard asks you to show you understand a major ideology from the classical world—things like religions, Stoicism, Epicureanism, or political systems. You need to use historical sources to explain how the ideology worked, what it meant to people, and how it affected the wider society of the time.
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What you actually do
- ·Use primary source evidence (ancient texts, inscriptions, coins, etc.) that directly supports your points about the ideology
- ·Analyse specific aspects of the ideology—such as its core beliefs, who followed it, what it promised people, or how it influenced behaviour
- ·Connect the ideology to the broader context of classical society—showing why it mattered, who it appealed to, and what role it played
- ·Compare different elements or impacts of the ideology to show patterns and themes across time or different groups
- ·Identify what the sources tell us and what their limitations are as evidence
AAchieved
You explain a significant ideology using some primary source evidence and describe how it worked in classical society.
MMerit
You provide a detailed analysis of multiple aspects of the ideology using relevant primary sources, and clearly explain how it connected to the wider classical world.