Myths and Religion is an hour and a half paper worth a total of 90 marks (30 per section) which are split up into:

tips for AO1 marks:

• good range of accurate and relevant knowledge to prescribed sources

• understanding of what myths tell us about beliefs

• understanding of how myths influence their lives

• different interpretations

tips for AO2 marks:

• sound analysis of sources supported by reasonings and opinions

• appropriate evaluation of sources

• ability to compare and contrast greek and roman ideas

QUESTION TYPES

knowledge + understanding

• worth 1,2,3 marks

• try answer quickly to save time for longer questions

• example: QUESTION: Who is depicted in this statue and how do you know? [2]

  ANSWER: Athena [1], Because of her helmet/shield/aegis [1]

significance

• worth 3 marks

• answer quickly

• split in 2 parts a & b

• a) give 2 pieces of info b) why one or both are important/significant

• example:

  QUESTION

  a) In the myth of the contest judged by Cecrops between Athena & Poseidon, what did Athena do to win? [2]

  b) What was the significance of this act to the Athenians [1]

  ANSWER

  a) Athena planted an olive tree [1] which was more useful than the salty sea water from Poseidon [1]

  b) Explains why she was their patron Goddess [1]

detailed response

• worth 8 marks

• answer in 8-10 mins

• sources as a starting point

• bring extra information and examples

• 4 marks for AO1, 4 marks for AO2

• answer is marked as a whole

• try examine both sides of an argument

• example:

  QUESTION (im not bothered to write it all out ok)

  

stimulus

• 3 or 6 mark questions (6 marker is just 2 3 markers)

• answer quickly

• series of questions where you identify something relevant from the stimuli given

• receive 1 literary source + 1 visual source (either greek or roman, one for each)

• 1 mark for AO1, 2 marks for AO2

• its too long to add the example, if u really want its on page 139 textbook

extended response

• worth 15 marks

• answer in 15-20 mins

• 5 AO1 marks, 10 AO2 marks

• good idea to plan your answer

• for AO1 remember to show knowledge of the literary and historical context and different interpretations

• compare greek and roman cultures and reach a judgement about them

  • tips:

  • facts must be relevant

  • Don’t over-narrate and tell a whole story. summarise the main points

  • Show that you understand things from an ancient point of view wherever possible

  • Keep referring back to the title (PEAL!) 

  • consider both sides of the argument equally if possible

  • give both interpretations to show a high level of understanding 

  • make your important points/arguments first

  • conclusion is logical and supported by evidence from your whole answer

• example:

  QUESTION: We can learn more from Hercules/Heracles from Greek visual sources than Roman written sources

  MODEL ANSWER: (from tup herself)