OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation Paper 12 2025 Mark Scheme

Download the official OCR GCSE (9–1) Classical Civilisation J199/12 Women in the Ancient World June 2025 Mark Scheme PDF for the Summer 2025 examination series. This OCR examiner-approved mark scheme contains official answers, levels-of-response marking criteria, examiner guidance and assessment instructions used during live OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation marking.

The mark scheme includes detailed answers and examiner commentary covering key figures and topics including , Spartan women, Roman matronae, the Oppian Law, Greek religion, Roman marriage customs, priestesses, the Vestal Virgins and women’s roles in Athens, Sparta and Rome.

Students and teachers can use this June 2025 OCR Women in the Ancient World mark scheme to understand examiner expectations for AO1 knowledge, AO2 analysis, source interpretation and extended evaluative essay responses. The document also explains how OCR examiners apply levels-based marking for 8-mark and 15-mark essays, including guidance on classical sources, cultural context, reliability analysis and argument structure.

Topics covered include Greek wives and marriage, Spartan women’s freedoms, Medea and Athenian attitudes, Roman marriage laws, matronae, political influence, women in religion, the Pythia at Delphi, Vestal Virgins, Bona Dea, Turia, Hegeso and comparisons between Greek and Roman women’s freedoms. Perfect for GCSE Classical Civilisation revision, classroom teaching, mock-exam marking, essay improvement, self-assessment and OCR 2026 exam preparation.

This document is designed for OCR GCSE (9–1) Classical Civilisation students preparing for the 2026 examination series, including Year 10 and Year 11 learners, teachers, tutors, revision centres, private candidates and home-school students studying Women in the Ancient World.

It is especially useful for students aiming to improve AO1 factual recall, AO2 evaluation skills, essay structure, source analysis and interpretation of classical evidence using authentic OCR examiner guidance and official mark schemes.