How convincing do you find B. Strauss’ interpretation of the importance of the battles of Salamis
and Plataea for the Greeks’ final victory in the war against Xerxes?
You must use your knowledge of the historical period and the ancient sources you have studied
to analyse and evaluate B. Strauss’ interpretation. [20]
Section B: The Culture and Politics of Athens, c.460–c.399 BC
Answer Question 4 and answer Question 5 or Question 6.
Answer Question 4.
4 Look at the archaeological evidence and read the passage below.
Marble relief (Block V) from the east frieze of the Parthenon. The frieze shows the procession
of the Panathenaic festival, the commemoration of the birthday of the goddess Athena.
5* ‘The real reason for Socrates’ prosecution and execution was his attitude to democracy.’
To what extent do the sources support this view?
You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as your own knowledge
to support your answer. [36]
6* How far would you agree with the view that the main purpose of Athenian playwrights was to
entertain the audience?
You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as your own knowledge
to support your answer. [36]
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