OCR A Level Classical Civilisation Paper 11 Qp

Download the official OCR A-Level Classical Civilisation H408/11 The World of the Hero question paper from the June 2025 examination series. This examiner-authentic PDF contains the complete set of OCR assessment questions covering Homer’s Iliad, Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid. The paper includes passage-based analysis, 10-mark literary evaluations, 20-mark analytical essays and 30-mark extended-response essays designed to assess AO1 knowledge and AO2 interpretation, literary analysis and critical evaluation.

Use this OCR H408/11 June 2025 question paper to practise exam technique under timed conditions and prepare for high-level Classical Civilisation essay writing. Topics featured include Achilles and Hector in the Iliad, revenge and justice in the Odyssey, Turnus and Aeneas in the Aeneid, family relationships, fate, heroic identity, dramatic narrative and divine influence in epic poetry. The paper also includes comparative analysis between Homer and Virgil, alongside evaluative essay questions on Athene, Penelope, mortal relationships and Aeneas’ characterisation. Pair it with the matching OCR H408/11 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 World of the Hero component. It is especially valuable for students developing analytical essay-writing, comparative interpretation and literary-evaluation skills relating to Homeric and Virgilian epic poetry.

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 examinations, examiner-style classroom practice, essay-planning exercises, AO1/AO2 assessment preparation and identifying weaknesses in literary analysis and evaluative argument before the 2026 OCR examinations.