Classics: Year 9 Term 2: Sanctuaries

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Define sanctuary (1)
A sacred place devoted to a religious function; an asylum
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Who did the sanctuary belong to? (1)
The god/goddess it was devoted to
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Name 3 aspects of the sanctuary (3)
Temples, Altars, Statues
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What is a votive offering? (2)
An offering left in a sanctuary to show devotion to that god/goddess
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What happens to old statues/offerings? (2)
They can never be removed and belong to the god/goddess so get buried when there is no more room
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Name a religious purpose of a sanctuary (1)
A place for people to worship a god/goddess
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Name a social purpose of a sanctuary (1)
Community can come together for festivals
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Name a political purpose of a sanctuary (1)
To show off wealth/power of a town/city
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Card 2

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Who did the sanctuary belong to? (1)

Back

The god/goddess it was devoted to

Card 3

Front

Name 3 aspects of the sanctuary (3)

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What is a votive offering? (2)

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What happens to old statues/offerings? (2)

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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