Our A Level qualification provides students with a broad and rewarding study of Ancient History. Exam Board: OCR Main topic: Greece—Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states such as Persia and Carthage, 492-404 BC. Year 12 Topic Term 1 Main Topic: Greece: Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states such as Persia and Carthage, 492–404 BC • The Persian Wars • Growth of the Athenian Empire • The Peloponnesian League • The Peloponnesian War Term 2 In depth study: Greece: The Politics and Society of Sparta, 478–404 BC • The unique Spartan situation • ‘The Training’ • The Spartan constitution • Spartan society Term 3 Consolidation • Synthesis, Revision and consolidation of the previous two terms. • Emphasis on essay style. Additional Information: Throughout there is an attempt to draw parallels between the modern and ancient worlds: in terms of politics, economics, society and individual outlook. Year 13 Main Topic: Rome: The Early Emperors, 31 BC–AD 68 • The collapse of the Republic • The Triumvirate and accession of Augustus. • Tiberius and the wrestle for power. • The crisis of Caligula • Claudius and Nero – The JulioClaudians lose control Term 2 Study in depth: Rome: Breakdown of the Republic • The struggle of Plebs and Patricians • The Warlords: Caesar & Pompey • The Triumvirate • The civil wars: Triumph of Augustus Term 3 Revision Consolidation Essay practice Comparative studies Additional Information: Throughout there is an attempt to draw parallels between the modern and ancient worlds: in terms of politics, economics, society and individual outlook.
6 in English Language and literature and at least a grade 6 in History if taken
About School
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender of School | Mixed |
| Address | Lascelles Road, Slough, SL3 7PR |
Our A Level qualification provides students with a broad and rewarding study of Ancient History. Exam Board: OCR Main topic: Greece—Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states such as Persia and Carthage, 492-404 BC. Year 12 Topic Term 1 Main Topic: Greece: Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states such as Persia and Carthage, 492–404 BC • The Persian Wars • Growth of the Athenian Empire • The Peloponnesian League • The Peloponnesian War Term 2 In depth study: Greece: The Politics and Society of Sparta, 478–404 BC • The unique Spartan situation • ‘The Training’ • The Spartan constitution • Spartan society Term 3 Consolidation • Synthesis, Revision and consolidation of the previous two terms. • Emphasis on essay style. Additional Information: Throughout there is an attempt to draw parallels between the modern and ancient worlds: in terms of politics, economics, society and individual outlook. Year 13 Main Topic: Rome: The Early Emperors, 31 BC–AD 68 • The collapse of the Republic • The Triumvirate and accession of Augustus. • Tiberius and the wrestle for power. • The crisis of Caligula • Claudius and Nero – The JulioClaudians lose control Term 2 Study in depth: Rome: Breakdown of the Republic • The struggle of Plebs and Patricians • The Warlords: Caesar & Pompey • The Triumvirate • The civil wars: Triumph of Augustus Term 3 Revision Consolidation Essay practice Comparative studies Additional Information: Throughout there is an attempt to draw parallels between the modern and ancient worlds: in terms of politics, economics, society and individual outlook.
6 in English Language and literature and at least a grade 6 in History if taken
