2025 OCR GCSE Classical Civilization PAPER 22 + MARK SCHEME

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OCR GCSE Classical Civilization – Paper 22: Option Set 2 (J199/22) – Question Paper + Mark Scheme (2025)

This paper assesses students’ understanding of key aspects of the ancient Greek and Roman world, combining knowledge of literature, culture, beliefs, and society as required by the OCR GCSE Classical Civilization (9–1) specification.

Paper 22 focuses on Option Set 2, which explores the classical world through a combination of literary and visual sources. Topics typically include:

Myth and religion – gods, heroes, religious practices, and festivals
Society and daily life – family life, gender roles, slavery, and social hierarchy
Power and politics – leadership, citizenship, and authority
Values and beliefs – honour, loyalty, morality, and reputation
Analysis of sources – interpretation of ancient texts, art, and material evidence

Students answer a mixture of short-answer questions, source-based questions, and extended responses, demonstrating knowledge, analysis, and evaluation skills using evidence from classical sources.

The included mark scheme provides:

Detailed marking points and indicative content
Level-of-response descriptors for longer answers
Guidance on analysing literary and visual sources
Examiner expectations and common mistakes

This resource is ideal for revision, mock exams, classroom teaching, and independent study, helping students develop strong exam technique and confidence when answering Classical Civilization questions.