Cambridge OCR GCSE (9-1) · Classical Civilisation - J199

Gods: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Gods.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which Greek god is known for his role as the messenger of the gods and is frequently depicted with winged sandals and a caduceus?

Question 2

1 mark

When comparing the Greek Artemis and the Roman Diana in ancient art, which common symbolic pair most accurately reflects their shared domain over the wild?

Question 3

1 mark

The goddess Minerva is the Roman counterpart to Athena. Which specific aspect of her responsibilities did the Romans emphasize that was less prominent in the early Greek portrayal of Athena?

Question 4

1 mark

Which Roman deity is the goddess of the hearth and the protector of the family and state, often represented by a sacred fire?

Question 5

1 mark

In Roman religious practice, the goddess Vesta was unique among the Olympians because of her lack of human-like representation in her temple. What was the primary symbol used to represent her presence within the aedes?

Question 6

3 marks

Identify the Greek goddess Aphrodite and the Roman goddess Venus. Explain how their typical symbols in ancient art reflect their primary responsibilities.

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Question 7

5 marks

Analyze how the symbols of Poseidon (such as the trident and the horse) reflect his dual responsibilities over the sea and earthquakes in Greek religious thought.

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Question 8

3 marks

Identify the Greek god responsible for blacksmithing and craftsmanship, and name one of the symbols typically used to represent him in ancient art.

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Question 9

5 marks

Consider the roles of Hera and Juno as the protectors of women and marriage.

a) Name the animal often used to represent Juno in Roman iconography.
b) Explain why Hera's relationship with Zeus is often depicted as conflict-ridden in Greek mythology.
c) To what extent does the representation of Juno as 'Regina' (Queen) reflect Roman ideals of the matrona?

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Question 10

6 marks

Examine the portrayal of the gods of the Underworld: Hades (Greek) and Pluto (Roman).

a) What is the main difference between how Hades was viewed by the Greeks compared to how modern audiences often perceive him?
b) Explain why these gods are rarely depicted in the same communal artistic spaces as the other twelve Olympians.
c) How does the name 'Pluto' (derived from the Greek word for wealth) reflect the Roman attitude towards the earth and the afterlife?

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