2025 OCR GCSE (9–1) Classical Civilisation J199/11 Myth and Religion Combined Question Paper &
Final Marking Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 20 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Classical Civilisation
J199/11 Myth and Religion
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
*1890878451*
You must have:
• the Insert (inside this document)
* J 1 9 9 1 1 *
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.
• Answer questions 1–20 and either Question 21 or Question 22.
• 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
Greece
Answer Questions 1–8.
Study Source A
1 Why did Heracles have to carry out labours?
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2 What problems did Heracles face in the labour shown in Source A?
Make three points.
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3 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[3]
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(a) How did Heracles manage to defeat the Stymphalian birds?
Make two points.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[2]
(b) Choose one of these points. What does it tell you about Heracles?
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Study Source B
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(a) Who is Persephone talking to in Source B?
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(b) What is another name for ‘Erebus’ (line 3)?
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(c) Why was Persephone in Erebus?
Make two points.
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[2]
5
(a) How were gods affected by the ‘dreaded rage and anger’ mentioned by Persephone in the
passage (line 4)?
Make two points.
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[2]
(b) How were mortals affected by the ‘dreaded rage and anger’ (line 4)?
Make two points.
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[2]
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Study Source C
6
(a) What is the name of the theatrical festival celebrated in Athens in honour of Dionysus?
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(b) Why do you think the first day of this festival would have been impressive to watch?
Make three points.
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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3 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[3]
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(a) State two ways in which the sanctuary of Dionysus was similar to other Greek sanctuaries.
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[2]
(b) Choose one of these ways. Why was it an important feature in a sanctuary?
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Final Marking Scheme
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Tuesday 20 May 2025 – Afternoon
GCSE (9–1) Classical Civilisation
J199/11 Myth and Religion
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
*1890878451*
You must have:
• the Insert (inside this document)
* J 1 9 9 1 1 *
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.
• Answer questions 1–20 and either Question 21 or Question 22.
• 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 (WW) 351696/3 Turn over
, 2
Section A
Greece
Answer Questions 1–8.
Study Source A
1 Why did Heracles have to carry out labours?
..........................................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................[1]
2 What problems did Heracles face in the labour shown in Source A?
Make three points.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
3 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[3]
3
(a) How did Heracles manage to defeat the Stymphalian birds?
Make two points.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) Choose one of these points. What does it tell you about Heracles?
..........................................................................................................................................................
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Study Source B
4
(a) Who is Persephone talking to in Source B?
...................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) What is another name for ‘Erebus’ (line 3)?
...................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) Why was Persephone in Erebus?
Make two points.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
5
(a) How were gods affected by the ‘dreaded rage and anger’ mentioned by Persephone in the
passage (line 4)?
Make two points.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) How were mortals affected by the ‘dreaded rage and anger’ (line 4)?
Make two points.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
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Study Source C
6
(a) What is the name of the theatrical festival celebrated in Athens in honour of Dionysus?
...................................................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Why do you think the first day of this festival would have been impressive to watch?
Make three points.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
3 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[3]
7
(a) State two ways in which the sanctuary of Dionysus was similar to other Greek sanctuaries.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[2]
(b) Choose one of these ways. Why was it an important feature in a sanctuary?
..........................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................... [1]
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