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Barbarism — OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation Definition | GradeGen

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GCSE Classics · key term

Barbarism

Definition

In the Odyssey, conduct that violates humane social obligations, especially cruelty, cannibalism and abuse of hospitality.

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OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199

Paper 3

Revise: Xenia, Civilisation and Barbarism

OCR Classical Civilisation past papers

Exam tips

1
Support a judgement about civilisation or barbarism with behaviour, not just a palace, city or a character’s appearance.

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