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How important a part did Augustus' building programme play in his Principate? Explain.

The efforts taken by Augustus to transform the appearance of Rome was to re-establish the city as the great power of the Mediterranean after decades of brutal civil war. The idea of re-building status is tie...
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To what extent do the Roman sources praise women for the way they perform their duties and to what extent do they criticise them?

Writing under Augustus, Livy composed propogandic material depicting the actions of Cloelia when she acted as a hostage as part of the peace treaty between the Romans and the Etruscans. In the source Cloelia...
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To what extent was the Ara Pacis an important part of Augustan propaganda?

Many aspects of the Ara Pacis contribute to its importance, both positively and negatively. Its very construction as a religious altar is hugely significant as its traditional Greek style supports Augustus' ...
ZF
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Is Medea a victim or a villain in Euripides’ play?

Euripides presents the protagonist of his play in a way which inspires both fear and pathos. As a villain she represents the Ancient Greek fear of foreign women, with Medea’s brutal revenge and formidable ma...
EB
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Describe the architectural decoration of the Parthenon.

The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to Athena and is built in both Doric and Ionic architectural styles. Built by Phidias under Pericles, the building was funded by the left over money from the Delian League...
RK
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