OCR As Level Ancient History Paper 1 2025 Mark Scheme

Get the official OCR AS Level Ancient History Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states, 492–404 BC mark scheme for the June 2025 examination series (H007/01). This examiner-approved OCR mark scheme provides complete indicative content, AO1, AO2 and AO3 assessment guidance, source-evaluation criteria, essay-marking grids, level descriptors, and official examiner commentary for every question in the June 2025 OCR AS Ancient History examination.

The mark scheme includes detailed examiner guidance on the revolt of Samos, the Spartan occupation of Decelea, the Hellenic League under Spartan leadership, and Persian influence on Greek foreign policy between 477 and 446 BC. Students can clearly understand how OCR examiners award marks for source analysis, contextual interpretation, substantiated judgement, evaluation of ancient writers, and sustained historical argument throughout the paper. The document also explains how top-band responses are expected to analyse Thucydides, Herodotus, Diodorus, Plutarch, and other prescribed ancient sources within their historical contexts.

This mark scheme provides examiner-approved discussion points on the siege of Samos, Corinthian intervention, Laurium silver mines, Athenian tribute systems, Decelea’s economic effects, the Delian League, Spartan leadership at Thermopylae and Plataea, the Peace of Callias, Persian diplomacy, and the Pentacontaetia. It also contains the official OCR level descriptors for 10-mark, 20-mark, and 30-mark questions, helping students understand exactly how Level 5 responses are structured. Pair it with the matching June 2025 H007/01 question paper on markscheme.net for complete examiner-style revision and timed practice. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year, optimised for mobile and desktop, and instantly downloadable from markscheme.net — your fastest route to top-grade OCR AS Ancient History revision.

This document is designed for AS Level Ancient History students studying OCR Relations between Greek states and between Greek and non-Greek states, 492–404 BC, including candidates preparing for the 2026 examination series, retake students targeting top grades, independent learners, and home-schooled students revising the Persian Wars, Peloponnesian War, and Greek interstate relations.

It is also highly valuable for teachers, private tutors, revision-course providers, and parents supporting OCR Ancient History revision at home. Use this official mark scheme for timed mock marking, examiner-style source walkthroughs, essay-planning exercises, historiography analysis, moderation across classes, and improving analytical judgement using authentic OCR examiner guidance.