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QUALIFICATIONS
2013
FRIDAY, 26 APRIL
1.00 PM – 2.45 PM
CLASSICAL STUDIES
STANDARD GRADE
Credit Level
Fill in these boxes and read what is printed below.
Full name of centre
Town
Forename(s)
Surname
Date of birth
Day
Month
Year
Scottish candidate number
Number of seat
Answer all the questions.
Before leaving the examination room you must give this book to the Invigilator. If you do not,
you may lose all the marks for this paper.
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1. Life in 5th century Athens
The dinner party was a popular social event in the life of the Athenians.
Give an account of a typical dinner party in ancient Athens.
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2. Life in 5th century Athens
The upbringing of boys and girls in ancient Athens prepared them for adult
life.
Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
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3. Life in 5th century Athens
The citizens’ Assembly was the most important part of Athenian democracy.
Describe the way in which the Assembly worked.
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4. Life in 5th century Athens
What aspects of a visit to the Theatre of Dionysus in Athens might have
surprised a visitor from modern times?
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5. Homer—Odyssey, Books 9, 10 and 12
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After arriving in the land of the Cyclopes, Odysseus realised he was dealing
with a frightening, strong, lawless and pitiless monster.
What made him aware of this?
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6. Homer—Odyssey, Books 9, 10 and 12
Odysseus described the conduct of himself and his men during the episode of
the Bag of Winds as senseless and stupid.
To what extent do you agree with him?
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7. Homer—Odyssey, Books 9, 10 and 12
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Circe acted out of defence against Odysseus’ scouting party.
Do you agree with this statement?
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8. Homer—Odyssey, Books 9, 10 and 12
Odysseus wanted to hear the Sirens’ song and survive.
Describe the precautions Odysseus and his men took to enable him to do this.
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9. Pompeii—79 AD
Going to the theatre was popular in Pompeii.
From the archaelogical evidence, describe the main features of the two theatres
found there.
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10. Pompeii—79 AD
Religion was important to the people of Pompeii.
Do you agree?
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11. Pompeii—79 AD
Houses in Pompeii were beautifully decorated.
Describe in detail the ways in which the people of Pompeii decorated their
houses.
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12. Pompeii—79 AD
Some people find difficulty in obtaining employment today.
Do you think it would have been difficult to gain employment in Pompeii?
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