Oxford Cambridge and RSA
May 2026 – Afternoon
A Level Classical Civilisation
H408/22 Imperial Image
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 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 75.
• 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 A Level Classical Civilisation Imperial Image (H408/22) Question Paper And
Mark Scheme
, 2
Section A
Start your answer to each 10, 20 and 30 mark question on a new page.
Source A: Two coins showing Augustus Coin 1
Denarius, obv. bare head of Octavian, rev. Pax standing left holding olive branch and cornucopia
© 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 In Coin 1, what does Pax represent? [1]
2 What metal is Coin 2 made from? [1]
3 In what year was Coin 2 produced? [1]
4 Explain how the coins in Source A create a positive image of Augustus. [10]
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Source B
Suetonius, The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Augustus 10–11
© poetryintranslation.com, Poetry in Translation. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Link to material - www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Latin/Suethome.php
5 Who was Decimus Brutus (line 8)? [1]
6 In what year was Mark Antony defeated at Mutina? [1]
7 Explain how far Suetonius gives a negative image of Augustus in Source B. [10]
8* ‘Augustus successfully presented his actions up to 27BC as ending civil war and liberating the
Republic.’
Explain how far you agree with this statement.
You may use Sources A and/or B as a starting point in your answer. [20]
[Section A Total: 45]
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May 2026 – Afternoon
A Level Classical Civilisation
H408/22 Imperial Image
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 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 75.
• 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 A Level Classical Civilisation Imperial Image (H408/22) Question Paper And
Mark Scheme
, 2
Section A
Start your answer to each 10, 20 and 30 mark question on a new page.
Source A: Two coins showing Augustus Coin 1
Denarius, obv. bare head of Octavian, rev. Pax standing left holding olive branch and cornucopia
© 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 In Coin 1, what does Pax represent? [1]
2 What metal is Coin 2 made from? [1]
3 In what year was Coin 2 produced? [1]
4 Explain how the coins in Source A create a positive image of Augustus. [10]
© OCR 2025 H408/22 Jun25
, 3
Source B
Suetonius, The Lives of the Twelve Caesars: Augustus 10–11
© poetryintranslation.com, Poetry in Translation. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Link to material - www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Latin/Suethome.php
5 Who was Decimus Brutus (line 8)? [1]
6 In what year was Mark Antony defeated at Mutina? [1]
7 Explain how far Suetonius gives a negative image of Augustus in Source B. [10]
8* ‘Augustus successfully presented his actions up to 27BC as ending civil war and liberating the
Republic.’
Explain how far you agree with this statement.
You may use Sources A and/or B as a starting point in your answer. [20]
[Section A Total: 45]
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