What you need to know for your assessmen

What you need to know for your assessment : 

What you need to know for your assessment Pompeii and Herculaneum Spartan Society

Section 1 : 

Section 1 Pompeii and Herculaneum (25 marks) A series of source-based questions, starting with easy ones for a few marks, and building up to a biggie worth 10 marks or more

Non-examinable background(so we can’t examine you on it, but it’s good to know) : 

Non-examinable background(so we can’t examine you on it, but it’s good to know) • stages of occupation • brief historical overview up to and including the eruption of AD 79 • early discoveries and brief history of the excavations • representations of Pompeii and Herculaneum over time

1 Geographical context : 

1 Geographical context • the physical environment: the geographical setting, natural features and resources of Pompeii and Herculaneum • plans and streetscapes of Pompeii and Herculaneum

2 The nature of sources and evidence : 

2 The nature of sources and evidence • the range of available sources, both written and archaeological, including ancient writers, official inscriptions, graffiti, wall paintings, statues, mosaics, human and animal remains • the limitations, reliability and evaluation of sources

• the evidence provided by the sources from Pompeii and Herculaneum for: : 

• the evidence provided by the sources from Pompeii and Herculaneum for: – the eruption – the economy: trade, commerce, industries, occupations – social structure; men, women, freedmen, slaves – local political life – everyday life: leisure activities, food and dining, clothing, health, baths, water supply and sanitation – public buildings – basilicas, temples, fora, theatres, palaestra, amphitheatres – private buildings – villas, houses, shops – influence of Greek and Egyptian cultures: art, architecture, religion – religion: temples, household gods, foreign cults, tombs.

3 Investigating, reconstructing and preserving the past : 

3 Investigating, reconstructing and preserving the past • changing methods and contributions of nineteenth and twentieth century archaeologists to our understanding of Pompeii and Herculaneum • changing interpretations: impact of new research and technologies • issues of conservation and reconstruction: Italian and international contributions and responsibilities; impact of tourism • ethical issues: study and display of human remains

Section 2 : 

Section 2 Spartan Society (25 marks) A single extended response question – that is, an essay. It could be on anything, or everything, we have done so far. But it is an essay, so will probably be an important dot point or points from the syllabus

1 Geographical setting : 

1 Geographical setting – the geographical setting, natural features and resources of ancient Sparta – significant sites: Sparta

2 Social structure and political organisation : 

2 Social structure and political organisation – the issue of Lycurgus (the Great Rhetra) – roles and privileges of the two kings – government: ephorate, gerousia, ekklesia – social structure: Spartiates, perioeci, ‘inferiors’, helots – role of the Spartan army – control of the helots: the military, syssitia, krypteia – artisans, helots – educational system: agoge – role and status of women: land ownership, inheritance, education

10 Tips on Writing Your Essay : 

10 Tips on Writing Your Essay Read the question carefully. Write an essay plan before you start. Answer the question, and repeat your answer throughout the essay if you can. Structure = Intro/Body/Conclusion Divide your essay into paragraphs. Aim to provide at least 4 important points in the body of your essay. Write a conclusion and make sure it directly responds to the question. Use formal language and stick as many details/facts in as you can. Remember three good general quotes by ancient historians – and use one or two of them appropriately. Take a stand and support your view with evidence.