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Cambridge Cambridge International AS & A Level Classical Studies 9274
66 points in 4 topics, with Cambridge's codes and titles.
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P1 Paper 1 – Greek Civilisation
- P1.A Topic A – Alexander the Great
- P1.A.1 Alexander’s family, childhood and upbringing
- P1.A.2 The purpose of Alexander’s campaigns and travels
- P1.A.3 The reality of Alexander’s military achievements and the reasons for them
- P1.A.4 Alexander’s rule of his empire and Persian influences on Alexander
- P1.A.5 Alexander’s relationships with others
- P1.A.6 Alexander’s attitude towards religion and mythology and his personal reputation
- P1.A.7 Alexander’s personal and imperial legacy
- P1.B Topic B – Aristophanes
- P1.B.1 The nature of comedy
- P1.B.2 The experience of watching comedy
- P1.B.3 Comic techniques
- P1.C Topic C – Themes in Greek Vase Painting
- P1.C.1 Function
- P1.C.2 Materials
- P1.C.3 Techniques
- P1.C.4 Stylistic features and development
- P1.C.5 Composition
- P1.C.6 Themes
P2 Paper 2 – Roman Civilisation
- P2.A Topic A – Augustus
- P2.A.1 Augustus’ rise to power
- P2.A.2 Augustus’ consolidation of power
- P2.A.3 Augustus’ relationships with the Senate, including provincial administration
- P2.A.4 Augustus’ foreign and frontier policy
- P2.A.5 Augustus’ attitude towards religion and his use of religious imagery
- P2.A.6 Augustus’ social legislation
- P2.A.7 Augustus’ dealings with his family and his desire for a successor
- P2.A.8 Augustus’ concern for his reputation and his use of propaganda
- P2.A.9 Augustus’ legacy and importance
- P2.B Topic B – Virgil’s Aeneid
- P2.B.1 Literary techniques
- P2.B.2 Social, cultural and religious context
- P2.B.3 Historical and political background
- P2.C Topic C – Architecture of the Roman City
- P2.C.1 Function
- P2.C.2 Materials
- P2.C.3 Techniques
- P2.C.4 Benefactors
P3 Paper 3 – Classical History
- P3.A Topic A – Athens and Sparta
- P3.A.1 Men and women in Athens
- P3.A.2 Men and women in Sparta
- P3.A.3 Political systems
- P3.A.4 The impact of war
- P3.A.5 Alliances
- P3.A.6 The relationship between the state and outsiders
- P3.B Topic B – Emperors and Subjects: Claudius, Nero, Domitian and Trajan
- P3.B.1 The power and position of the emperor
- P3.B.2 The relationship between emperors and the inhabitants of the city of Rome
- P3.B.3 Men and women in Rome
- P3.B.4 Men
- P3.B.5 Women
- P3.B.6 The relationship between emperors and the provincials
P4 Paper 4 – Greek Literature
- P4.A Topic A – Greek Tragedy
- P4.A.1 The nature of tragedy
- P4.A.2 The experience of watching tragedy
- P4.A.3 Common features of tragedy
- P4.B Topic B – Homeric Epic
- P4.B.1 Literary techniques
- P4.B.2 Themes and the depiction of the Homeric world
- P4.B.3 The nature of the Homeric hero
- P4.B.4 Characterisation and society
- P4.B.5 Gods and religion