OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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June 2023
19 filesClassical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Women in the ancient world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Women in the ancient world insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Modified papers
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Roman city life insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – War and warfare insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – The Homeric world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Myth and religion
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – The Homeric world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – War and warfare
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Myth and religion insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – The Homeric world insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – Women in the ancient world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – Myth and religion
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Myth and religion
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – Roman city life
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Roman city life
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Examiners’ report – The Homeric world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Examiners’ report – War and warfare
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Women in the ancient world
June 2022
21 filesClassical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Women in the ancient world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Women in the ancient world erratum notice
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Women in the ancient world insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Roman city life insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – War and warfare insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – The Homeric world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Myth and religion
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – The Homeric world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – War and warfare
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Myth and religion insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – The Homeric world insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – Women in the ancient world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Roman city life
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – War and warfare
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – Myth and religion
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Myth and religion
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – Roman city life
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Roman city life
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Examiners’ report – The Homeric world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Examiners’ report – War and warfare
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Examiners’ report – Women in the ancient world
November 2021
13 filesClassical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Women in the ancient world insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – The Homeric world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Myth and religion
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – The Homeric world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Women in the ancient world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – War and warfare
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Myth and religion insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – The Homeric world insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – Women in the ancient world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Roman city life
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – War and warfare
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – Roman city life
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – Myth and religion
November 2020
10 filesClassical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Women in the ancient world insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Myth and religion
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – The Homeric world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Women in the ancient world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Myth and religion insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – The Homeric world insert
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Question paper – Roman city life
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – Roman city life
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – The Homeric world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Mark scheme – Myth and religion
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5 filesClassical Civilisation (9-1) – Roman city life
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – The Homeric world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – War and warfare
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Women in the ancient world
Classical Civilisation (9-1) – Myth and religion
What to Expect from OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation
Exam Paper Structure
Myth and Religion
Thematic Study
Key Information
| Exam Board | OCR |
| Specification Code | J199 |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | 9–1 |
| Assessment Type | 2 written exams (no coursework) |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 |
| Exam Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes per paper |
| Total Marks | 160 (80 per paper) |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | June 2018 – June 2024 |
| Total Resources | 71 |
Key Topics in Classical Civilisation (9-1)
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Describe | Give a detailed account of features, events or practices |
| Explain | Set out reasons or causes, making connections between points |
| How far do you agree | Weigh up arguments for and against a statement, reaching a supported conclusion |
| Using Source A | Refer directly to the source provided, quoting or describing specific details |
| To what extent | Evaluate the strength of a claim, considering alternative viewpoints |
| Compare | Identify similarities and differences between sources or examples |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 75–85% |
| Grade 8 | 66–74% |
| Grade 7 | 57–65% |
| Grade 6 | 48–56% |
| Grade 5 | 39–47% |
| Grade 4 | 30–38% |
| Grade 3 | 22–29% |
| Grade 2 | 15–21% |
| Grade 1 | 8–14% |
⚠️ Typical grade boundaries across both papers (160 total marks). Actual boundaries vary by series — check OCR's website.
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