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Classical Civilisation
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Explain why the forum was a vital place for Pompeii (30 marks)

The forum was a vital place in Pompeii for many reasons – it was vital for the city as a whole, and for the lives of the many people living there. The forum was the hub of the city in terms of economical,...

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How does Homer portray the Land of the Cyclops in 'The Odyssey'

Upon Odysseus' arrival to the Land of the Cyclops Homer details that the land is extremely fruitful, controlled by the gods, so that the Cyclops have no need to farm their land. The environment of the inh...

Answered by Olivia G. Classical Civilisation tutor
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What happened during a sacrifice before the animal was killed? [5]

Before an animal was killed, the sacrificial animal would be driven along a set out route, however only Athenian citizens were allowed onto the Acropolis. A sacrifice was a way of showing respect to the G...

Answered by Alice P. Classical Civilisation tutor
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Do the gods and goddesses in the 'Odyssey' mostly help or hinder Odysseus ?

This question would most likely be 10 marks and is asking for direct comparison.To answer the question fully you would want to pick out specific moments in the 'Odyssey' that demonstrated a god or goddess...

Answered by Emily C. Classical Civilisation tutor
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How do you revise for Classics?

Classics can often be seen as a very do-it-yourself subject, which can be extremely daunting with the amount of information you have to learn. The best method to revise Classics for me was to use a combin...

Answered by Priyanka M. Classical Civilisation tutor
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