2023 OCR GCSE Classical Civilization PAPER 23 + MARK SCHEME

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CR GCSE Classical Civilization – Paper 23: Option Set 3 (J199/23) – Question Paper + Mark Scheme (2023)

This paper assesses students’ understanding of classical literature, culture, beliefs, and daily life in the ancient world, as set out in the OCR GCSE Classical Civilization (9–1) specification.

Paper 23 focuses on Option Set 3, which explores key aspects of the classical world through literature and historical sources. Topics typically include:

Myth and religion – gods, heroes, and religious beliefs in the ancient world
Society and daily life – family, gender roles, slavery, and social structure
Values and beliefs – honour, loyalty, power, and morality
Analysis of classical sources – literary and visual evidence from Greece and Rome
Interpretation and evaluation – understanding meaning, purpose, and context

Students answer a combination of short-answer, source-based, and extended-response questions, requiring them to explain ideas, analyse sources, and construct well-supported arguments using evidence from classical texts and material culture.

The included mark scheme provides:

Detailed marking points and indicative content
Level-of-response descriptors for extended answers
Guidance on source analysis and evaluation
Examiner expectations and common pitfalls

This resource is ideal for exam revision, mock assessments, classroom teaching, and independent study, helping students understand how to structure high-scoring answers and apply classical knowledge effectively.