OCR A-Level Ancient History exam papers and weighting (H407)
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What each OCR A-Level Ancient History paper assesses
OCR A-Level Ancient History (specification H407) is two written papers of two and a half hours, each worth half the qualification. Component Group 1 pairs the compulsory Greek period study with one Greek depth study of three; Component Group 2 pairs the compulsory Roman period study with one Roman depth study of three. Both depth choices are carried here, so pick the two you are sitting on the topic selection page and the other four drop away. Alongside the history, the specification prescribes the ancient authors whose reliability you are examined on.
| Paper | Covers | Length | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Component Group 1 Greek period study and Greek depth study |
Relations between Greek States and Non-Greek States, 492–404 BC The Society and Politics of Sparta, 478–404 BC The Culture and Politics of Athens, c.460–c.399 BC The Rise of Macedon, c.359–323 BC |
2 hours 30 minutes | 98 marks | 50% |
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Component Group 2 Roman period study and Roman depth study |
The Julio-Claudian Emperors, 31 BC–AD 68 The Breakdown of the Late Republic, 88–31 BC The Flavians, AD 68–96 Ruling Roman Britain, AD 43–c.128 |
2 hours 30 minutes | 98 marks | 50% |
Every topic, and where it is examined
| Topic | Component group | Examined on | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relations Between Greek States and Non-Greek States, 492-404 BC | Component Group 1: Greek period study, compulsory | Component Group 1 | 322 |
| The Society and Politics of Sparta, 478-404 BC | Component Group 1: Greek depth study, one of three | Component Group 1 | 218 |
| The Culture and Politics of Athens, C.460-c.399 BC | Component Group 1: Greek depth study, one of three | Component Group 1 | 295 |
| The Rise of Macedon, C.359-323 BC | Component Group 1: Greek depth study, one of three | Component Group 1 | 383 |
| The Julio-Claudian Emperors, 31 Bc-ad 68 | Component Group 2: Roman period study, compulsory | Component Group 2 | 414 |
| The Breakdown of the Late Republic, 88-31 BC | Component Group 2: Roman depth study, one of three | Component Group 2 | 427 |
| The Flavians, AD 68-96 | Component Group 2: Roman depth study, one of three | Component Group 2 | 276 |
| Ruling Roman Britain, AD 43-C.128 | Component Group 2: Roman depth study, one of three | Component Group 2 | 374 |
Assessment details from the Cambridge OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Ancient History H407, version 2.0. OCR specification.
OCR A-Level Ancient History Active Recall Guide
2,709 questions across every paper on the specification.