OCR A Level Classical Civilisation Paper 23 Qp

Download the official OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation H408/23 Invention of the Barbarian question paper from the June 2025 examination series. This examiner-authentic PDF contains the complete set of OCR assessment questions covering Persian kings, Xerxes, Herodotus, the Persian Wars, Aeschylus, Amazons and Greek perceptions of non-Greeks. The paper includes source-analysis questions, 10-mark evaluations, 20-mark analytical essays and 30-mark extended-response essays designed to assess AO1 knowledge and AO2 interpretation, analysis and evaluation.

Use this OCR H408/23 June 2025 question paper to practise exam technique under timed conditions and prepare for high-level Classical Civilisation essay writing. Topics featured include Greek resistance to Persia, Demaratus and Xerxes in Herodotus, depictions of Persians in Aeschylus and Herodotus, and the portrayal of Amazons in Greek culture and literature. The paper also includes visual-source analysis of a Persian king statue and comparative evaluation tasks focused on Greek identity and barbarian stereotypes. Pair it with the matching OCR H408/23 June 2025 mark scheme on markscheme.net for complete exam preparation. 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 A-Level Classical Civilisation students preparing for the 2026 examination series, including Year 13 learners, retake candidates aiming for top grades, and home-schooled students studying the Invention of the Barbarian component. It is especially valuable for students developing analytical essay-writing, source-evaluation and comparative interpretation skills relating to Greek and Persian cultural representation.

It is also ideal for teachers, private tutors, revision-course providers and parents supporting A-Level Classical Civilisation revision at home. The question paper can be used for timed mock exams, examiner-style classroom practice, essay-planning exercises, AO1/AO2 assessment preparation and identifying weaknesses in source analysis and argument development before the 2026 OCR examinations.