January 1
OXFORD
CAMBRIDGE
AND RSA 2024
[Type the
GCEAncient HistoryH407/12: Athens and the
document
Greek worldA Level
subtitle]
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 21 May 2024 – Morning
A Level Ancient History
H407/12 Athens and the Greek World
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 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 four questions in total:
Section A: Answer Question 1 or Question 2 and answer Question 3. Section B:
Answer Question 4 and answer Question 5 or Question 6.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 98.
• 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 is an exempt Charity
,Turn over
, 2
Section A: Relations between Greek states and between Greek and
non-Greek states, 492–404 BC
Answer Question 1 or Question 2 and answer Question 3.
Answer either Question 1 or Question 2.
1* ‘The emergence of Athens as a superior naval power significantly affected relations with other states
in the period 478–446 BC.’
To what extent do the sources support this view?
You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as your own knowledge to
support your answer. [30]
2* How important was the quality of the leadership of Athens and Sparta in the events of the period 446–
404 BC?
You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as your own knowledge to
support your answer. [30]
Answer Question 3.
3 Read the interpretation below.
How convincing do you find B. Strauss’ interpretation of the importance of the battles of Salamis and
Plataea for the Greeks’ final victory in the war against Xerxes?
You must use your knowledge of the historical period and the ancient sources you have studied to
analyse and evaluate B. Strauss’ interpretation. [20]
© OCR 2024 H407/12 Jun24
OXFORD
CAMBRIDGE
AND RSA 2024
[Type the
GCEAncient HistoryH407/12: Athens and the
document
Greek worldA Level
subtitle]
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 21 May 2024 – Morning
A Level Ancient History
H407/12 Athens and the Greek World
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 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 four questions in total:
Section A: Answer Question 1 or Question 2 and answer Question 3. Section B:
Answer Question 4 and answer Question 5 or Question 6.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 98.
• 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 is an exempt Charity
,Turn over
, 2
Section A: Relations between Greek states and between Greek and
non-Greek states, 492–404 BC
Answer Question 1 or Question 2 and answer Question 3.
Answer either Question 1 or Question 2.
1* ‘The emergence of Athens as a superior naval power significantly affected relations with other states
in the period 478–446 BC.’
To what extent do the sources support this view?
You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as your own knowledge to
support your answer. [30]
2* How important was the quality of the leadership of Athens and Sparta in the events of the period 446–
404 BC?
You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as your own knowledge to
support your answer. [30]
Answer Question 3.
3 Read the interpretation below.
How convincing do you find B. Strauss’ interpretation of the importance of the battles of Salamis and
Plataea for the Greeks’ final victory in the war against Xerxes?
You must use your knowledge of the historical period and the ancient sources you have studied to
analyse and evaluate B. Strauss’ interpretation. [20]
© OCR 2024 H407/12 Jun24
