OCR A Level Classical Civilisation H408/31 Greek Religion
Combined Question paper & Marking Scheme A+ June
2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 3 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Classical Civilisation
H408/31 Greek Religion
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
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.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 75.
• 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.
Turn over
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Section A
Start your answer to each 10, 20 and 30 mark question on a new page.
Source A
A drawing reconstructing an ancient sanctuary
A B
1 What is the name of the sanctuary shown in Source A? [1]
2 What are the names of the buildings labelled A and B in Source A? [2]
3 Explain how useful Source A is as a source of information for the worship of the Olympian gods in this
sanctuary. [10]
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The philosopher Socrates was tried and sentenced to death by a court because his beliefs about religion were
seen as dangerous by the Athenians.
4 In which year was the trial of Socrates? [1]
5 Name one of Socrates’ students who wrote about his beliefs. [1]
6 Explain why the Athenians executed Socrates. [10]
7* ‘Traditional beliefs in the Olympian gods and goddesses were beginning to decline in Athens by the time
of Socrates’ trial.’
Assess to what extent you agree with this statement and justify your response. [20]
[Section A Total: 45]
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Combined Question paper & Marking Scheme A+ June
2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 3 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Classical Civilisation
H408/31 Greek Religion
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
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.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 75.
• 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.
Turn over
, 2
Section A
Start your answer to each 10, 20 and 30 mark question on a new page.
Source A
A drawing reconstructing an ancient sanctuary
A B
1 What is the name of the sanctuary shown in Source A? [1]
2 What are the names of the buildings labelled A and B in Source A? [2]
3 Explain how useful Source A is as a source of information for the worship of the Olympian gods in this
sanctuary. [10]
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The philosopher Socrates was tried and sentenced to death by a court because his beliefs about religion were
seen as dangerous by the Athenians.
4 In which year was the trial of Socrates? [1]
5 Name one of Socrates’ students who wrote about his beliefs. [1]
6 Explain why the Athenians executed Socrates. [10]
7* ‘Traditional beliefs in the Olympian gods and goddesses were beginning to decline in Athens by the time
of Socrates’ trial.’
Assess to what extent you agree with this statement and justify your response. [20]
[Section A Total: 45]
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