OCR As Classical Civilisation Paper 22 Mark Scheme

Get the official OCR AS Level Classical Civilisation H008/22 Imperial Image mark scheme from the June 2025 exam series. This examiner-approved PDF contains the exact mark allocations, indicative content, assessment-objective guidance, level descriptors and examiner commentary used to assess OCR AS Classical Civilisation responses on Augustus and Imperial Image. The document includes source-analysis questions, 16-mark essays and 25-mark extended responses focused on Augustus’ propaganda, military image, religious authority and presentation as princeps.

Use this OCR H008/22 June 2025 mark scheme to understand precisely how OCR rewards AO1 knowledge and AO2 analysis in Classical Civilisation essays about Augustus, the Roman Republic and Imperial propaganda. Topics covered include the Ara Pacis, Res Gestae Divi Augusti, Suetonius, Horace, Propertius, Augustus of Prima Porta, Forum of Augustus and Roman political imagery on coins. Pair it with the matching OCR H008/22 June 2025 question paper on markscheme.net for complete exam 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 Classical Civilisation revision.

This document is designed for OCR AS Level Classical Civilisation students preparing for the 2026 examination series, including Year 12 learners, retake candidates aiming for top grades, and home-schooled students studying the Imperial Image component. It is especially valuable for students developing source-analysis, essay-writing and evaluative skills relating to Augustus, Roman propaganda and the transition from Republic to Empire.

It is also ideal for teachers, private tutors, revision-course providers and parents supporting Classical Civilisation revision at home. The mark scheme can be used for timed essay marking, examiner-standard feedback, AO1/AO2 moderation, classroom discussion and identifying common weaknesses in analytical responses before the 2026 OCR AS examinations.