Here are some questions that I may use for my special study. Some of them I made myself, others I found off of old exam papers.Most, if not all, are related to Greek mythology, because that is the area I intend to study. Feedback would be nice!
'Desire and fear motivated the Greeks to communicate with their gods in
a variety of ways.' To what extent do you agree with this statement? 2010
exam question
To what extent did the Greek mythology inspire other religions? My own
question
'Whereas the Olympian religion was based on fear, mystery religions were
based on hope.' To what extent do you agree with this statement? 2009
exam question
'In Greek religion, females held equal status with males.' To what extent
do you agree with this statement? 2009 exam question
'Although Greek sacred stories portrayed scandalous behaviour, they also
provided moral lessons for the Greeks to observe.' Discuss this
statement. 2007 exam question
Unlike many other religions, the Greek Olympian immortals have many
human traits. Why would this be the case? My own question
'The Greek Olympian religion was primarily a meditated religious
experience.' To what extent do you agree with this statement? 2007 exam
question
The range of questions that you look at really does tend to focus in on a couple of areas, but all relate to the nature of the Olympian religion. How does this look like for a working question: To what extent did the Olympian religion reflect the values and world view of the mortals that created it? It may need more adjustment, but it seems to bring in a few areas that you have looked at eg the Olympian view of morality, importance and role of women and so on. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteI do like this question. Thanks for the input!
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