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Classical Civilisation J199,22 November 2020 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Roman Entertainment and Public Life: The architecture of theaters, audience experience in gladiatorial games, reasons for sponsoring public events, and the role of dinner parties in Roman society.

2. Roman Education and Social Mobility: The stages of Roman education, locations of schools, the role of a grammaticus, and whether education was an enjoyable experience for boys.

3. Slavery and Social Inequality: The treatment of slaves, whether masters were kind to their freedmen, and how different Roman authors portrayed slavery.

4. Urban vs. Rural Life: Pliny’s perspective on city vs. countryside, Horace’s satirical views on Rome, and how wealth influenced lifestyle preferences.

5. Literary Criticism and Social Commentary: The contrasting styles of Horace and Juvenal, themes of poverty and excess, and how Roman authors depicted the struggles of the lower classes.

6. Economic and Class Divisions: How wealth determined quality of life in Rome, differences in education, leisure, and political participation between rich and poor citizens.

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