2025 OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation
J199/21 The Homeric World
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Monday 2 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Classical Civilisation
J199/21 The Homeric World
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
the Insert (inside this document)
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• In Section A, answer Questions 1–10 and either Question 11 or Question 12.
• In Section B, answer Questions 13–22 and either Question 23 or Question 24.
• Use the Insert to answer all the questions.
• Do not send the Insert for marking. Keep it in the centre or recycle it.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Section A Culture
Answer Questions 1–10.
Study Source A
1 What material would the Mycenaeans have made burial caskets (coffins) from?
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2 What does the decoration of these caskets (coffins) tell us about Mycenaean burial practices?
Make two points and support your answer with reference to Source A.
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(a) State two customs not shown in Source A that happened at a Mycenaean funeral.
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(b) Choose one of these customs. How does it show that the Mycenaeans treated their dead with
great respect?
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Study Source B
4 What is the part of the sculpture marked A thought to show? Do not refer to the lions.
Make two points.
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[2]
5 Give the approximate date when the Lion Gate was built.
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6 Why do you think lions were sculpted at the entrance to Mycenae?
Make three points.
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7 Why was the approach to the Lion Gate constructed in the way shown in Source B?
Make three points and support your answer with reference to Source B.
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Study Source C
8 What material is this comb made from?
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9 From what place did the Mycenaeans import this material?
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J199/21 The Homeric World
Complete Question paper with Marking Scheme Combined
Monday 2 June 2025 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Classical Civilisation
J199/21 The Homeric World
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
the Insert (inside this document)
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• In Section A, answer Questions 1–10 and either Question 11 or Question 12.
• In Section B, answer Questions 13–22 and either Question 23 or Question 24.
• Use the Insert to answer all the questions.
• Do not send the Insert for marking. Keep it in the centre or recycle it.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• This document has 20 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [603/0768/7]
OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST) 350112/3
Turn over
, 2
Section A Culture
Answer Questions 1–10.
Study Source A
1 What material would the Mycenaeans have made burial caskets (coffins) from?
................................................................................................................................................... [1]
2 What does the decoration of these caskets (coffins) tell us about Mycenaean burial practices?
Make two points and support your answer with reference to Source A.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[4]
3
(a) State two customs not shown in Source A that happened at a Mycenaean funeral.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[2]
(b) Choose one of these customs. How does it show that the Mycenaeans treated their dead with
great respect?
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Study Source B
4 What is the part of the sculpture marked A thought to show? Do not refer to the lions.
Make two points.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
[2]
5 Give the approximate date when the Lion Gate was built.
................................................................................................................................................... [1]
6 Why do you think lions were sculpted at the entrance to Mycenae?
Make three points.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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3 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[3]
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7 Why was the approach to the Lion Gate constructed in the way shown in Source B?
Make three points and support your answer with reference to Source B.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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3 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[6]
Study Source C
8 What material is this comb made from?
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9 From what place did the Mycenaeans import this material?
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