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GCSE
Ancient History
H007/01: Relations between Greek states and between
*1775578078*
Greek and non-Greek states 492-404 BC
AS Level
Friday 16 May 2025 – Afternoon
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 60.
• 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.
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Section A
1 Explain the effect the events around the revolt of Samos had on the relations
between Greek
states in the period 440–431 BC.
2 Read the following passages.
, 2
As for what you will gain and what you will force Athens to lose if you fortify
Decelea, I shall merely summarise the most important points, omitting many
others. Most of the property in the area will come into your hands, some by
capture, some without your having to move a finger. Athens will immediately be deprived of
her revenues from the silver mines at Laurium and from what 5 she gets at present from
the land and from the law-courts. Most important of all, she will lose her tribute from the allies,
since they will pay it in much less regularly and will cease to be overawed by Athens herself
once they see that you are now really making war seriously.
Thucydides, The History of the Peloponnesian War, 6.91
The position was that, ever since Decelea had first been fortified by the whole of
the invading army during the summer and had then been used as a hostile post
against the country, with garrisons from the various cities relieving each other at
fixed intervals, Athens had suffered a great deal. Indeed, the occupation of
Decelea, resulting, as it did, in so much devastation of property and loss of
5 manpower, was one of the chief reasons for the decline of Athenian power.
Thucydides, The History of the Peloponnesian War
On the basis of these passages and other sources you have studied, how important a
factor was the Spartan occupation of Decelea in the eventual defeat of Athens?
[20] Section B
Answer one question from this section.
3* ‘It was the formation of the Hellenic League under the leadership of Sparta which was the key
factor in the defeat of the Persians in 480–479 BC.’
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as supporting your
answer with your own knowledge. [30]
4*
To what extent do you agree that Persia was the greatest influence on the foreign policy of the
Greek states in the period 477 to 446 BC?
You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as supporting your
answer with your own knowledge. [30]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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© OCR 2025 H007/01 Jun25
GCSE
Ancient History
H007/01: Relations between Greek states and between
*1775578078*
Greek and non-Greek states 492-404 BC
AS Level
Friday 16 May 2025 – Afternoon
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 60.
• 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 2025 [603/0806/0] DC (KS) 351049/1
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
Section A
1 Explain the effect the events around the revolt of Samos had on the relations
between Greek
states in the period 440–431 BC.
2 Read the following passages.
, 2
As for what you will gain and what you will force Athens to lose if you fortify
Decelea, I shall merely summarise the most important points, omitting many
others. Most of the property in the area will come into your hands, some by
capture, some without your having to move a finger. Athens will immediately be deprived of
her revenues from the silver mines at Laurium and from what 5 she gets at present from
the land and from the law-courts. Most important of all, she will lose her tribute from the allies,
since they will pay it in much less regularly and will cease to be overawed by Athens herself
once they see that you are now really making war seriously.
Thucydides, The History of the Peloponnesian War, 6.91
The position was that, ever since Decelea had first been fortified by the whole of
the invading army during the summer and had then been used as a hostile post
against the country, with garrisons from the various cities relieving each other at
fixed intervals, Athens had suffered a great deal. Indeed, the occupation of
Decelea, resulting, as it did, in so much devastation of property and loss of
5 manpower, was one of the chief reasons for the decline of Athenian power.
Thucydides, The History of the Peloponnesian War
On the basis of these passages and other sources you have studied, how important a
factor was the Spartan occupation of Decelea in the eventual defeat of Athens?
[20] Section B
Answer one question from this section.
3* ‘It was the formation of the Hellenic League under the leadership of Sparta which was the key
factor in the defeat of the Persians in 480–479 BC.’
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as supporting your
answer with your own knowledge. [30]
4*
To what extent do you agree that Persia was the greatest influence on the foreign policy of the
Greek states in the period 477 to 446 BC?
You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as supporting your
answer with your own knowledge. [30]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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