OCR 2023 Classical Civilisation H008/22: Imperial image AS Level Question Paper & Mark Scheme (Merged

Identify the structure on which Source A is found. [1] 2 Where in Rome was this structure originally located? [1] 3 Explain how effectively Source A creates a positive impression of the benefits of peace. [10] 3 Source B An extract from Horace, Carmen Saeculare O kindly Sun, in your shining chariot, who Herald the day, then hide it, to be born again New yet the same, you will never know anything Mightier than Rome! O gentle Ilithyia, duly revealing 5 The child at full term, now protect gentle mothers, Whether you’d rather be known as Lucina, Or Genitalis. Goddess, nurture our offspring, bring to fruition The Senate’s decrees concerning the wedlock 10 Of women who’ll bear us more of our children, The laws of marriage, So the fixed cycle of years, ten times eleven, Will bring back the singing again, bring back the games We crowd to three times by daylight, as often, 15 By beautiful night. And you, the Fates, who are truthful in prophecy, Link happy destinies, as has once been ordained And let the certain course of events confirm it, To those that are past. 20 Let Earth that is fruitful in crops, and in cattle, Adorn our Ceres with garlands of wheat-ears: And may Jupiter’s life-giving rain and breezes Ripen the harvest. Gentle and peaceful Apollo, lay down your arms, 25 And listen now to the young lads’ supplications: Luna, crescent-horned queen of the constellations, Give ear to the girls. 4 In what year were the Secular Games held? [1] 5 Who are Ceres (line 22) and Luna (line 27)? [2] 6 Explain how effectively in Source B Horace describes the benefits which he hopes will come with the new age of peace. [10] 7* ‘Augustus saw himself as a new Saturn (a leader) who introduced a Golden Age of peace and prosperity to Rome and the Empire.’ Evaluate how far the sources you have studied