Classical Studies

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Contents 1 Contents 1.1 Group I 1.2 Group II 1.3 Group III 2 The Exam 2.1 Essay Style Questions

Contents

Group I

1. Athens at War
2. Alexander the Great
3. Life and Thought in the Late Roman Republic
4. Roman Historians.
5. Peloponnesian War.

Group II

1. Greek Drama
2. Ancient Epic
3. Writers of the Augustan Period

Group III

1. Art and Architecture in Greek Society
2. The Philosopher In Society: a Study of Socrates and Plato.
3. Roman Art and Architecture

The Exam

Essay Style Questions

For essay style questions, this is the general recommended layout:

1. A short introduction (one or two sentences)
2. Four main points or aspects (which answer the question)
   1. One paragraph each
   2. Two or three examples/quotes/references in each paragraph to back up the point
3. A short conclusion (one or two sentences)