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OCR GCSE Ancient History past-paper questions on Alexander’s upbringing, character, beliefs and life, 2021–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.
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All 18 questions on Alexander’s upbringing, character, beliefs and life, as a list
- June 2025, Alexander the Great, Q16(c) (2 marks): Identify two reasons why Alexander believed he was a god. [2]
- June 2025, Alexander the Great, Q19 (10 marks): Explain the differences between Alexander’s relationships with Parmenio and Hephaestion. [10]
- June 2025, Alexander the Great, Q20 (20 marks): ‘The ancient sources for Alexander all show him in a very positive way.’ How far do you agree with this view? You must use and analyse the ancient sources you h
- June 2024, Alexander the Great, Q17 (5 marks): What can we learn from Source D about Alexander’s religious beliefs? [5] Source D Silver tetradrachm minted by Lysimachus showing Alexander with horns. © Sam Ba
- June 2024, Alexander the Great, Q18 (5 marks): Using details from Source D, how accurately do you think the images on the tetradrachm reflect Alexander’s character? [5] Source D Silver tetradrachm minted by
- June 2024, Alexander the Great, Q20 (20 marks): ‘The most important person in Alexander’s life was Olympias.’ How far do you agree with this view? You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied
- June 2023, Alexander the Great, Q16(a) (1 mark): Name Alexander’s father. [1]
- June 2023, Alexander the Great, Q16(c) (2 marks): Give two examples of Persian behaviour or customs that Alexander adopted. [2]
- June 2023, Alexander the Great, Q17 (5 marks): What can we learn from Passage D about Alexander’s character? [5] Passage D Alexander was not able to discover how to undo the knot, but he did not wish to leav
- June 2023, Alexander the Great, Q18 (5 marks): Using details from Passage D, how accurate do you think Arrian’s account of this incident is? [5] Passage D Alexander was not able to discover how to undo the k
- June 2023, Alexander the Great, Q20 (20 marks): ‘The killing of Cleitus is the best event to give us different views of Alexander.’ How far do you agree with this view? You must use and analyse the ancient so
- June 2022, Alexander the Great, Q11(c) (2 marks): Name two gods that Alexander worshipped. [2]
- June 2022, Alexander the Great, Q12 (5 marks): What can we learn from Passage C about Alexander’s relationship with Philip? [5] Passage C The most obvious quarrel was brought about by Attalus at the time of
- June 2022, Alexander the Great, Q13 (5 marks): Using details from Passage C, how accurate do you think Plutarch’s account of this incident is? [5] Passage C The most obvious quarrel was brought about by Atta
- June 2022, Alexander the Great, Q14 (10 marks): Explain how far Alexander’s attitude towards the Persians and their customs changed during his campaign. [10]
- November 2021, Alexander the Great, Q11(a) (1 mark): Name one of Alexander’s tutors. [1]
- November 2021, Alexander the Great, Q11(b) (2 marks): Name two items that Plutarch states Alexander kept under his pillow. [2]
- November 2021, Alexander the Great, Q15 (20 marks): How far does Alexander’s relationship with his Companions help us to understand his character? You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as
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