OCR As Classical Civilisation Paper 11 Question Paper

Download the official OCR AS Level Classical Civilisation H008/11 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 and Homer’s Odyssey. The paper includes passage-based analysis, short-answer tasks, 8-mark literary evaluations, 16-mark analytical essays and 25-mark extended-response essays designed to assess AO1 knowledge and AO2 interpretation, literary analysis and critical evaluation.

Use this OCR H008/11 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 Agamemnon, Hector’s death, Odysseus’ revenge against the Suitors, Calypso, divine intervention, fate, heroic glory and the role of immortals in epic poetry. The paper also includes evaluative essay questions on mortal women, Penelope, revenge and the involvement of the gods in the Iliad and Odyssey. Pair it with the matching OCR H008/11 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 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 World of the Hero component. It is especially valuable for students developing analytical essay-writing, literary interpretation and evaluative skills relating to Homeric epic poetry.

It is also ideal for teachers, private tutors, revision-course providers and parents supporting AS 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 AS examinations.