A LEVEL CLASSICAL CIVILISATION: Actual June 2025 PAST PAPER 31: Greek
Religion. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR H408/31]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level Classical Civilisation June 2025 Paper 31: Greek Religion (OCR
H408/31) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme document combines the
complete official examination paper with its full mark scheme to provide a
comprehensive and practical revision tool. This paper evaluates students’ understanding
of ancient Greek religious beliefs, rituals, sanctuaries, festivals, and the relationship
between mortals and the divine, as depicted in both literary sources and material
evidence. It encourages critical engagement with ancient perspectives on piety, power,
and community, alongside the interpretation of how religion shaped daily life and civic
identity in ancient Greece. The merged format places each question beside its
corresponding marking guidance, giving students clear insight into examiner
expectations, mark allocation, and the structure of high-level analytical responses.
This resource is essential for focused revision, self-assessment, and the refinement
of evaluative and interpretive skills, making it indispensable for preparation for the
June 2025 OCR A Level Classical Civilisation Paper 31: Greek Religion examination.
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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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Religion. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR H408/31]
Exam Resource Summary
The A Level Classical Civilisation June 2025 Paper 31: Greek Religion (OCR
H408/31) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme document combines the
complete official examination paper with its full mark scheme to provide a
comprehensive and practical revision tool. This paper evaluates students’ understanding
of ancient Greek religious beliefs, rituals, sanctuaries, festivals, and the relationship
between mortals and the divine, as depicted in both literary sources and material
evidence. It encourages critical engagement with ancient perspectives on piety, power,
and community, alongside the interpretation of how religion shaped daily life and civic
identity in ancient Greece. The merged format places each question beside its
corresponding marking guidance, giving students clear insight into examiner
expectations, mark allocation, and the structure of high-level analytical responses.
This resource is essential for focused revision, self-assessment, and the refinement
of evaluative and interpretive skills, making it indispensable for preparation for the
June 2025 OCR A Level Classical Civilisation Paper 31: Greek Religion examination.
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]
© OCR 2025 H408/31 Jun25
, 3
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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