Paper 1 2020 Flashcards
Why is the figure in source A Dionysos
He is surrounded by IVY
State what Heracles did to complete this labour
M2 he tricked the god Atlas INTO TAKING BACK THE SKY
State one reason why metopes were a better way of displaying Heracles’ twelve labours compared to a pediment
M2 pediment was one space so stories would need to be put next to each other which would of been confusing
On which temple was the Cenautormachy displayed
The Parthenon
Why did they include it on the Parthenon
M1 it symbolise civilisation’s victory over barbarism
What did source D explain the origin of
Sacrifices
Why do you learn about this practice from source D
M1 the thigh bones wrapped in fat
M2 being offered to the gods
State one reason why the Saturnalia was appropriate for winter
It was at the end of the sowing of the seed
What is true about sacrifices during the Saturnalia
They were NOT done by VESTAL VIRGINS
Who had Hercules fought before meeting Nessus
Achelous
Who has Nessus stolen
HERCULES’ wife (be specific)
How did this substance later kill him
M1 it soaked a tunic that his wife gave to him as a present M2 it melted his skin
What is the laying out called
The prosthesis
Give one piece of evidence to show it is the prosthesis
Mourners are present/ the body is being wrapped
What Roman festival took place in February to honour the dead?
The Parentalia
Explain why the position of the myths was important
M1 took up large amount of decorative space
M2 this was the first thing a Greek or roman might see when they enter the structure
Explain why the myths were important to the Greeks and Romans
M2 reinforce links between city and gods
M4 encourage patriotism
Explain how location of the structures highlighted their purpose
M3 the acropolis was the centre of Athena’s worship
M4 campus Martius…where elections took place
M5 Ara Pacis was a focal point of open spaced Campus Martius
