Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Thursday 13 June 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Classical Greek
J292/06 Literature and Culture
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
* 1 3 8 3 1 8 8 9 9 8 *
• the Insert (inside this document)
Do not use:
• a dictionary
* J 2 9 2 0 6 *
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.
• Use the Insert to answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• 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 12 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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DC (CJ) 341312/1 Turn over
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1 Read Source A.
‘Achilles pointed out the turning-post.’
In the ancient Olympic Games, what was the name of the race that involved running towards a
turning post and back again?
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2 Source A may have been composed in the same century as the first Olympic Games. What
features of the race in Source A would have been familiar to the competitors in an ancient
Olympic foot race?
Make three points.
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3 Read Source B.
What information does this source provide about Alcibiades?
Make three points and refer to Source B in your answer.
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4* Study Source C.
Travellers came from all parts of the ancient world to visit the site of the Olympic Games. What
features of the site would have particularly impressed them?
State three features and give a reason for your choice.
You should include specific references to Source C in your answer.
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5* Why do you think competitors were motivated to train and compete in the ancient Olympic
Games?
You should use Sources A, B and C and include details from other sources you have studied.
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© OCR 2024
Thursday 13 June 2024 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Classical Greek
J292/06 Literature and Culture
Time allowed: 1 hour
You must have:
* 1 3 8 3 1 8 8 9 9 8 *
• the Insert (inside this document)
Do not use:
• a dictionary
* J 2 9 2 0 6 *
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.
• Use the Insert to answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• 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 12 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2024 [601/8123/0] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (CJ) 341312/1 Turn over
, 2
1 Read Source A.
‘Achilles pointed out the turning-post.’
In the ancient Olympic Games, what was the name of the race that involved running towards a
turning post and back again?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….[1]
2 Source A may have been composed in the same century as the first Olympic Games. What
features of the race in Source A would have been familiar to the competitors in an ancient
Olympic foot race?
Make three points.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
3 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[3]
3 Read Source B.
What information does this source provide about Alcibiades?
Make three points and refer to Source B in your answer.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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3 .......................................................................................................................................................
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4* Study Source C.
Travellers came from all parts of the ancient world to visit the site of the Olympic Games. What
features of the site would have particularly impressed them?
State three features and give a reason for your choice.
You should include specific references to Source C in your answer.
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5* Why do you think competitors were motivated to train and compete in the ancient Olympic
Games?
You should use Sources A, B and C and include details from other sources you have studied.
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