Greek and Roman Civilization

Syllabus 2009

What is GCE A/L Greek and Roman Civilization?

This syllabus intends to introduce students to Greek and Roman Civilization through a study of prescribed works of Greek and Roman authors (in translation) and chosen periods in Greek and Roman history.

Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for Greek and Roman Civilization.

Aims

  1. 1.Understand the literary, philosophical, and political foundations of classical antiquity.
  2. 2.Critically analyze ancient Greek and Roman historical sources and epic poetry.

Syllabus

#TopicPeriods
1Greek Literature: Homer (Iliad/Odyssey), Greek Tragedy (Sophocles/Euripides), and Comedy80
2Roman Literature: Virgil (Aeneid), Ovid, and Roman Drama80
3Greek History: From Archaic Period to the Death of Alexander the Great (323 BC)80
4Roman History: From the Roman Republic to the Death of Augustus Caesar (AD 14)80

Source: National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka