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OCR Classical Civilisation Myth and Religion Revision (9-1)
Full revision Guide for all of the Myth and Religion module for Route 1 of GCSE Classical Civilisations for the OCR 9-1 Specification.
The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations: Myth and Religion. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the eight topics in condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources. The 64-page long document provides revision notes for:
The Gods
Heroes (Hercules)
Temples
Foundation Myths
Festivals
Myth and Symbols of Power
Death and Burial
Journeying to the Underworld
At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end, there are a range of exam questions for students to attempt and an overview of the question types found within the examination.

OCR Classical Civilisation War and Warfare Revision (9-1)
Full revision guide for all of the culture section for the OCR specification (J199/23), covering War and Warfare.
The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations:War and Warfare. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the four topics as condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources in a supporting document. The 23-page long document provides revision notes for:
Sparta at War in the Fifth Century
Athens at War in the Fifth Century
The Roman Military in the Imperial Period
Rome at War
At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end,there is an overview of the question types found within the examination (Section A only)

OCR Classical Civilisation Roman City Life (9-1) Revision Guide
Full revision guide for all of the culture section for the Homeric World (J199/22), covering Roman City Life.
The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations:Roman City Life. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the four topics as condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources. The 24-page long document provides revision notes for:
Roman Housing
The Roman Home and Family
Roman Society
Leisure and Entertainment
At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end,there is an overview of the question types found within the examination (Section A only)

OCR Classical Civilisation Myth and Religion: Model Answers
A selection of 18 exemplar essays/answers written in response to exam questions concerning the OCR’S Specification for ‘Myth and Religion’. All answers were high attaining and there is an example for the following types of questions:
Knowledge and Understanding
Detailed Response (x 2)
Stimulus Questions (12 answers relating to the Underworld and sacrifices)
Extended Response (x 2)
These can be used as a source of revision or to help develop essay writing skills before/after an examination.

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

Greek Religion: Modern Scholarship (OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations)
The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Greek Religion and has been designed for students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ It has been broken down into the appropriate topic sections, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. This can be used to accompany lessons, for students to incorporate scholarship into their own answers or to simply annotate.
Sections include:
Nature of the Olympian Gods
Personal Experience of the Divine
Religion and Society
Places of Worship
Rituals and Priests
Religion and Philosophy
The accompanying grid document contains further arguments alongside an opportunity to evaluate views using knowledge from the course. This has been broken down into the appropriate sub-sections but can easily be adapted to allow for the addition of any extra scholarship read.

Virgil's Aeneid: Modern Scholarship (OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations)
The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’ and has been designed for students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ It has been broken down into the appropriate sections, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. This can be used to accompany the text, for students to incoorporate scholarship into their own answers or to simply annotate.
Sections include;
Literary techniques and composition
ï‚· Structure and plot of the epic
ï‚· Language of the epic, including the use of:
 Speeches
 Themes
 Flashback
 Similes
ï‚· Homeric influence
ï‚· Context
*** Characterisation and Themes**
ï‚· Concepts, values and behaviour of a Greek and Roman hero
ï‚· Characterisation of major and minor characters (including Aeneas and Dido)
 The role of Aeneas in Rome’s Imperial Destiny
ï‚· Portrayal of War
ï‚· Portrayal of Different Nations
The Social, Cultural and Religious Context
ï‚· Moral values implicit in the Aeneid, including pietas and its contrast with furor
ï‚· Importance of Fate and Destiny
ï‚· Role of the immortals (and relationship between mortals and immortals)
ï‚· Family and Friendship
ï‚· Relationships between men and women, parents and children
ï‚· Part played by women in the epic and their position in society
Historical and Political Background
The word document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Virgil’s Aeneid and has been designed for students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ It has been broken down into the appropriate books, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. There is an opportunity for students to give their own perception of the view and come to the conclusion as to whether they agree or disagree with them.

Homer's Iliad Scholarship Booklet (OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations)
The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Homer’s Iliad and has been designed for students studying the OCR Classical Civilisations Specification for ‘World of the Hero.’
This can be easily adapted so that you can add or remove relevant pieces of scholarship. There is space for annotations (i.e. you may wish to include examples from the text to support the scholars viewpoint or link this to opposing arguments)

Virgil's Aeneid Book 2: War and Warfare (GCSE OCR Classical Civilisations)
This bundle is designed for OCR’S GCSE Classical Civilisation specification for ‘War and Warfare’ and covers the literary aspect of Virgil’s Aeneid. It contains:
A revision checklist
Character Analysis
Aeneas’ portrayal as a hero
Character Sheet Overview
Literary Techniques

How far does Priestley present male characters as irresponsible in the play?
How far does Priestley present male characters as irresponsible in the play?
The following answers scored 25 out of 30 marks and is focused on Birling’s character in An Inspector Calls. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students hoping to attain higher grades.
Bundle

OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations: Myth and Religion Knowledge Organisers
This bundle contains knowledge organisers covering 1.1 - 1.8 of the GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘Myth and Religion.’ Each consists of a series of condensed revision notes
Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes
Based on the endorsed textbook for the course

Exemplar Essays: Imperial Image (OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation)
A collection of 13 high-attaining essays written for OCR’s A-Level specification for ‘Imperial Image’ (designed to be used by A-Level students, but can easily be adapted for the use of AS-Level students).
This document consists of:
4 x 10 mark stimulus questions
4 x 20 mark short-essay response questions
5 x 30 mark extended-essay response questions, including use of scholarship
Completed Essay Plan Booklet

OCR Classical Civilisation Homeric World (Mycenae, Literature and Culture) (9-1) Revision Guide
Full revision guide for all of the culture section for the Homeric World (J199/21), covering the Mycenaean Age.
The following revision guide has been designed for the OCR GCSE specification for Classical Civilisations:Homeric World. It includes summaries of all topics covered in the four topics as condensed revision notes, with relevant prescribed sources. The 18-page long document provides revision notes for:
Key Sites
Life in the Mycenaean Age
Decorative Arts
Tombs, Graves and Burials
At the end of each section, there is a glossary of key terms. Towards the end,there is an overview of the question types found within the examination (Section A only)

Who were more effective in using symbols of power – the Greeks or Romans?
The following essays were written in response to the question: ‘Who were more effective in using symbols of power – the Greeks or Romans?
2 x differing exemplers (high-scoring and low-scoring)
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.

Edexcel B Religious Studies: Christianity
Knowledge Organiser
A 15-page document designed for Edexcel’s GCSE 9-1 Specification for Religious Studies, designed for the study of Christianity. It covers the four main topics studied as part of the course:
Christian Beliefs
Marriage and the Family
Living the Christian Life
Matters of Life and Death
There is a revision checklist and a glossary of key-terms for all four topics towards the end of the document as well as the marking-scheme and criteria needed to answer the questions in the examination.
Condensed revision notes (29 page booklet covering all four topics)
Easy to learn, concise, bullet point revision notes
Covers every point on the current specification
Example responses for 3 mark, 4 mark and 5 mark questions
Sources of Wisdom and Authority
Grid with a breakdown and explanation of sources of wisdom and authority for all four topics covered.
Highly recommended for revision!

Edexcel Religious Studies B CHRISTIANITY Exam Question Bank
A selection of exam questions for the Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B specification covering Christianity. There are exam questions for the following topics:
Living the Christian Life
Christian Beliefs
Marriage and the Family
Matters of Life and Death
Bundle

Greek Religion Revision Bundle
Designed for A-Level students studying OCR’s specification for ‘Greek Religion.’ This bundle contains:
Revision guide, covering the whole course
Revision Quizzes (Designed to help with knowledge retrieval)

Imperial Image: Modern Scholarship (OCR A-Level Classical Civilisations)
An eight-page document providing relevant scholarly views for:
Octavian Comes to Rome
Power-Struggle
Augustus’ Reign
Augustus’ Legacy and Later Representations
Augustus and the Imperial Family
Relevant prescribed sources
This can be easily adapted so that you can add or remove relevant pieces of scholarship. There is space for annotations too

'Ambition in Macbeth' - Exemplar Essay
The following answers scored 28 out of 30 marks (Excluding SPaG) and is focused on ambition in Macbeth. It can be used as an example essay after mocks or as a source of revision for students hoping to attain higher grades.
For SPaG, the answer was awarded the full 4 marks

Homer's Odyssey Knowledge Organisers: GCSE Classical Civilisations
Designed for the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisations specification for ‘‘Literature and Culture.’’ All five knowledge organisers/summary sheets cover the prescribed books (Book 9, 10, 19, 21 and 22) and include a general overview of the plot of each section, major characters, major themes and analysis.