Classical Civilisation J199,21 June 2022 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Mycenaean Civilization and Archaeology | Structure and purpose of Mycenaean underground tombs, construction techniques, significance of artifacts for dating Mycenaean culture, types of shields used in warfare, dangers of hunting in Mycenaean society.

2. Linear B and the End of the Mycenaean Age | Importance of Linear B tablets in understanding Mycenaean society, role of written records in historical analysis, archaeological evidence for the fall of Mycenaean civilization, impact of Troy’s Level VIIa in Trojan War debates.

3. Mycenaean Social and Religious Practices | Standard of living in Mycenaean cities, burial customs and their significance, evidence of economic prosperity, role of warfare in Mycenaean society, cultural expressions in art and architecture.

4. Homeric Literature and the Odyssey | Odysseus’ character and leadership, impact of Cicones attack, use of deception and trickery in defeating the Suitors, analysis of Odysseus′ behavior on Circe’s and Polyphemus’ islands, themes of loyalty and cunning.

5. Heroism and Mythology in the Odyssey | Role of Telemachus in the epic, significance of myths within the Odyssey, symbolic use of nature imagery, irony in Antinous’ remarks about Eurytion, depiction of divine intervention and fate.

6. Comparative Analysis of Greek Epics | Debate on Odysseus′ true character through his adventures, effectiveness of deceit in his triumph over the Suitors, thematic exploration of leadership, heroism, and justice in Homeric literature.