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Athens in the Age of Pericles, 462 to 429 BC
Quick questions on Prescribed sources: Thucydides and the Athenian constitution - OCR GCSE Ancient History (J198)
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What is weighing contemporary against later evidence?Show answer
Earlier is usually more authoritative, but a later source can still be the most useful for a particular enquiry, which is why you always judge usefulness for the question.
What is q1?Show answer
Which of the three prescribed authors is contemporary with Pericles, and which is the latest? [Knowledge recall]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain why a later source such as the Athenaion Politeia can still be very useful. [Short source evaluation]
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