2O25 OCR AS Level Classical Civilisation
H008/22 Imperial Image
Verified Question paper with Marking
Scheme combined
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
OCR AS LEVEL • The total mark for this paper is 65.
CLASSICAL • The marks for each question are shown
in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be
CIVILISATION assessed in questions marked with an asterisk
(*).
• This document has 4 pages.
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 19 May 2025 – Afternoon
AS Level Classical Civilisation
H008/22 Imperial Image
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
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 65.
• 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
Source A: Two coins showing Augustus
Coin 1: Denarius, obv. bare head of Octavian, rev. Pax
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Coin 2: Aureus, obv. head of Octavian, rev. Octavian seated on bench holding scroll
Inscription: IMP CAESAR DIVI F COS VI // LEGES ET IVRA P R RESTITVIT – Imperator Caesar, son of a god, consul for
the sixth time // He has restored to the people of Rome their laws and their rights
1 What two objects is Pax holding on Coin 1? [2]
2 What metal is Coin 2 made from? [1]
3 Explain how the coins in Source A create a positive image of Augustus.
Make four points and support each point with reference to Source A. [8]
© OCR 2025 H008/22 Jun25
H008/22 Imperial Image
Verified Question paper with Marking
Scheme combined
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
OCR AS LEVEL • The total mark for this paper is 65.
CLASSICAL • The marks for each question are shown
in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be
CIVILISATION assessed in questions marked with an asterisk
(*).
• This document has 4 pages.
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 19 May 2025 – Afternoon
AS Level Classical Civilisation
H008/22 Imperial Image
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
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 65.
• 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 [603/0671/3] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (EV/FC) 353050/2 Turn over
, 2
Section A
Source A: Two coins showing Augustus
Coin 1: Denarius, obv. bare head of Octavian, rev. Pax
© wildwinds.com, Wildwinds. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Link to material - www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s1551.html
Coin 2: Aureus, obv. head of Octavian, rev. Octavian seated on bench holding scroll
Inscription: IMP CAESAR DIVI F COS VI // LEGES ET IVRA P R RESTITVIT – Imperator Caesar, son of a god, consul for
the sixth time // He has restored to the people of Rome their laws and their rights
1 What two objects is Pax holding on Coin 1? [2]
2 What metal is Coin 2 made from? [1]
3 Explain how the coins in Source A create a positive image of Augustus.
Make four points and support each point with reference to Source A. [8]
© OCR 2025 H008/22 Jun25
