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OCR GCSE Ancient History past-paper questions on How Rome defeated Carthage, 2021–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.
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All 5 questions on How Rome defeated Carthage, as a list
- June 2025, Hannibal and the Second Punic War, Q6(c) (3 marks): Identify three reasons why Hannibal withdrew from Italy in 203 BC. [3]
- June 2025, Hannibal and the Second Punic War, Q10 (20 marks): ‘Cannae was the most important battle in the Second Punic War’ To what extent do you agree with this view? You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have
- June 2024, Hannibal and the Second Punic War, Q6(a) (1 mark): Name the leader of Carthage, appointed by Rome, after its surrender in 201 BC. [1]
- June 2023, Hannibal and the Second Punic War, Q10 (20 marks): ‘Roman leadership was the most significant factor in Hannibal’s defeat in the Second Punic War.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? You must use a
- November 2021, Hannibal and the Second Punic War, Q5 (20 marks): ‘Rome’s successes against Carthage in Africa were the main factor in deciding the outcome of the Second Punic War.’ How far do you agree with this view? You mus
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