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Greek Religion (Beliefs and Ideas)

Quick questions on Greek religious festivals - OCR Classical Civilisation

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What is the components of a festival?
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A great festival typically had recognisable components:
What are panhellenic festivals?
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Beyond the individual city, Panhellenic festivals united Greeks from many states. The greatest was the Olympic Games at Olympia, held every four years in honour of Zeus:
What is q1?
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Explain the religious significance of the Olympic Games. You must refer to specific examples. [10 marks]
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'Processions were the most important part of Greek festivals.' To what extent do you agree? [marked out of 20; real H408/31 tariff is 30]

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