Oxford Cambridge and RSA
GCSE
Classical Civilisation
H008/22: Imperial image
AS Level
Monday 19 May 2025 – Afternoon
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers
must be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer all the questions in Section A and one question in Section B.
*1875549872*
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 65.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an
asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
Section A
Source A: Two coins showing Augustus
Coin 1: Denarius, obv. bare head of Octavian, rev. Pax
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Coin 2: Aureus, obv. head of Octavian, rev. Octavian seated on bench holding
scroll
Inscription: IMP CAESAR DIVI F COS VI // LEGES ET IVRA P R RESTITVIT –
Imperator Caesar, son of a god, consul for the sixth time // He has restored to the
people of Rome their laws and their rights
1 What two objects is Pax holding on Coin 1?
2 What metal is Coin 2 made from?
3 Explain how the coins in Source A create a positive image of Augustus.
Make four points and support each point with reference to Source A.
Source B
Suetonius, The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Augustus 10–11
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4 Who was Decimus Brutus (line 8)? [1]
5 In what year was Mark Antony defeated at Mutina? [1]
6 Why do you think Augustus wanted to fight against Mark Antony at Mutina?
[2]
7 When did Suetonius publish his ‘Life of Augustus’? [1]
8 Explain how Suetonius gives a negative image of Augustus in Source B.
Make four points and support each point with reference to Source B.
9* ‘By 27 BC Augustus had restored the Republic.’
Assess to what extent the sources you have studied support this statement.
You may use Source(s) A and/or B as a starting point.
[Section A Total:
Turn over
Section B
Answer one question from this section.
Either
10* ‘Augustus relied upon his image as a good military commander more than
anything else to remain in power until his death.’
Assess how far you agree with this statement.
Justify your response with close reference to the sources you have studied. [25]
Or
11* Assess how far the sources you have studied show that Augustus was able to
portray himself as a good role model for Roman men.
In your answer, you should refer to how he lived and the personal qualities
that were expected of a Roman man. [25] [Section B Total: 25]
© OCR 2025 H008/22 Jun25
GCSE
Classical Civilisation
H008/22: Imperial image
AS Level
Monday 19 May 2025 – Afternoon
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers
must be clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer all the questions in Section A and one question in Section B.
*1875549872*
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 65.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an
asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [603/0671/3] DC (EV/FC) 353050/2
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
Section A
Source A: Two coins showing Augustus
Coin 1: Denarius, obv. bare head of Octavian, rev. Pax
© wildwinds.com, Wildwinds. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Link to material - www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s1551.html
, 2
Coin 2: Aureus, obv. head of Octavian, rev. Octavian seated on bench holding
scroll
Inscription: IMP CAESAR DIVI F COS VI // LEGES ET IVRA P R RESTITVIT –
Imperator Caesar, son of a god, consul for the sixth time // He has restored to the
people of Rome their laws and their rights
1 What two objects is Pax holding on Coin 1?
2 What metal is Coin 2 made from?
3 Explain how the coins in Source A create a positive image of Augustus.
Make four points and support each point with reference to Source A.
Source B
Suetonius, The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Augustus 10–11
© poetryintranslation.com, Poetry in Translation. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Link to material -
www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Latin/Suethome.php
© OCR 2025 H008/22 Jun25
, 3
4 Who was Decimus Brutus (line 8)? [1]
5 In what year was Mark Antony defeated at Mutina? [1]
6 Why do you think Augustus wanted to fight against Mark Antony at Mutina?
[2]
7 When did Suetonius publish his ‘Life of Augustus’? [1]
8 Explain how Suetonius gives a negative image of Augustus in Source B.
Make four points and support each point with reference to Source B.
9* ‘By 27 BC Augustus had restored the Republic.’
Assess to what extent the sources you have studied support this statement.
You may use Source(s) A and/or B as a starting point.
[Section A Total:
Turn over
Section B
Answer one question from this section.
Either
10* ‘Augustus relied upon his image as a good military commander more than
anything else to remain in power until his death.’
Assess how far you agree with this statement.
Justify your response with close reference to the sources you have studied. [25]
Or
11* Assess how far the sources you have studied show that Augustus was able to
portray himself as a good role model for Roman men.
In your answer, you should refer to how he lived and the personal qualities
that were expected of a Roman man. [25] [Section B Total: 25]
© OCR 2025 H008/22 Jun25
