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Origins of the Republic, 509–494 BC: OCR GCSE Ancient History questions

OCR GCSE Ancient History past-paper questions on Origins of the Republic, 509–494 BC, 2021–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.

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  1. Q3

    June 2025 · The foundations of Rome

    10 marksOrigins of the Republic, 509–494 BC
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    June 2025 · The foundations of Rome

    15 marksOrigins of the Republic, 509–494 BC
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  3. Q2

    June 2024 · The foundations of Rome

    6 marksOrigins of the Republic, 509–494 BC
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  4. Q5

    June 2023 · The foundations of Rome

    20 marksThe legendary kings: origins of Rome, 753–616 BCOrigins of the Republic, 509–494 BC
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    June 2022 · The foundations of Rome

    1 markOrigins of the Republic, 509–494 BC
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    November 2021 · The foundations of Rome

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All 6 questions on Origins of the Republic, 509–494 BC, as a list
  1. June 2025, The foundations of Rome, Q3 (10 marks): Using details from Passage A and your own knowledge, what can we learn about how Rome overcame Lars Porsena? [10] Passage A The siege continued. Grain was runni
  2. June 2025, The foundations of Rome, Q4 (15 marks): Using details from Passage A and your own knowledge, explain the importance of individuals during the foundation of the Roman Republic. [15] Passage A The siege
  3. June 2024, The foundations of Rome, Q2 (6 marks): Outline how Lucius Junius Brutus helped create the Roman Republic. [6]
  4. June 2023, The foundations of Rome, Q5 (20 marks): ‘War was the most significant factor in the foundation of Rome, 753–440 BC.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? [20] ()
  5. June 2022, The foundations of Rome, Q1(b) (1 mark): State one of the powers held by a consul in the Roman Republic. [1]
  6. November 2021, The foundations of Rome, Q1(c) (1 mark): Name one of the battles that the Roman Republic is said to have fought against Tarquinius Superbus. [1]

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