Latin J282,06 June 2022 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Roman Religious Beliefs and Practices | Jupiter’s divine authority, Mercury’s role in commerce and travel, significance of sacrifices and prayers in daily life.

2. Mythological Symbolism in Roman Art | Sculpture depicting Rome’s foundation story, advantages of visual storytelling, Livy’s reliability in historical accounts.

3. Roman Baths and Aquae Sulis | Decorative mosaics, association with the goddess Sulis Minerva, advanced architectural features.

4. Roman and British Cultural Clashes | Cassius Dio’s shocking account of conflict, Tacitus’ vivid descriptions of Britons’ resistance, rhetorical techniques in historical writing.

5. Romanization of Britain | Debate on whether Britons willingly adopted Roman customs, evidence from villas, Tacitus’ portrayal of Roman influence and resistance.

6. Impact of Roman Conquest on British Society | Economic and cultural integration, resistance movements, adaptation of Roman customs in daily life.