OCR A Level Classical Civilisation Paper 34 2025 Qp

Get the official OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation H408/34 Democracy and the Athenians June 2025 question paper used in the Summer 2025 OCR examination series. This authentic examiner-issued PDF contains source-analysis, political-history, historiography, constitutional-reform, and Athenian-democracy essay questions exactly as presented to candidates during the live OCR assessment.

This paper includes exam questions on the Old Oligarch’s criticisms of democracy, the role of the Assembly in Athens, oligarchic versus democratic government, ridicule in Athenian comedy, public accountability, Solon’s Archonship and reforms, economic and legal reforms in early Athens, political participation in 5th-century Athens, and philosophical criticisms of democracy by Plato and other Greek authors. Candidates are required to analyse ancient-source passages, explain historical context, evaluate constitutional reforms, compare interpretations of Athenian democracy, and construct extended essays using classical evidence, scholarly interpretations, and historiographical debate. Section B includes evaluative essay questions on whether Plato was unique in seriously criticising democracy and how effectively Athenian citizens participated in public affairs. Pair it with the matching OCR H408/34 June 2025 mark scheme on markscheme.net for complete examiner-style revision and essay-planning preparation. Updated for the 2025/2026 academic year, mobile-friendly, and instantly downloadable from markscheme.net.

This document is designed for OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation students preparing for the 2026 examination series, Year 13 learners studying Democracy and the Athenians, retake students targeting A/A* grades, and home-schooled candidates seeking authentic OCR exam practice under timed conditions.

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