Classical Civilisation J199,22 June 2023 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Roman Education and Social Structure: School materials, the role of a grammaticus, reasons for pursuing or avoiding formal schooling, and the societal status of teachers.

2. Roman Housing and Social Class: Differences between elite homes and insulae, the significance of public and private spaces, and how architecture reflected Roman values.

3. Entertainment and Social Gatherings: The importance of dinner parties, how hosts impressed their guests, and the role of the Colosseum in imperial and public life.

4. Slavery and Daily Life: The experiences of enslaved people in Rome, their living conditions, and debates on whether Roman slavery was entirely without hope.

5. Roman Satire and Literature: Juvenal’s critique of urban life, Trimalchio’s extravagant behavior, and Pliny’s views on public entertainment, particularly chariot racing.

6. Urban vs. Rural Living: Preferences of Romans for city or country life, economic and social differences between urban and rural settings, and perspectives from literary sources.