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Pericles and the cultural and religious life of Athens: OCR GCSE Ancient History questions

OCR GCSE Ancient History past-paper questions on Pericles and the cultural and religious life of Athens, 2021–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.

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  1. Q11(c)

    June 2025 · Athens in the Age of Pericles

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  2. Q14

    June 2025 · Athens in the Age of Pericles

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  3. Q15

    June 2024 · Athens in the Age of Pericles

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  4. Q11(a)

    June 2023 · Athens in the Age of Pericles

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  5. Q11(c)

    June 2023 · Athens in the Age of Pericles

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  6. Q14

    June 2023 · Athens in the Age of Pericles

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  7. Q6(b)

    June 2022 · Athens in the Age of Pericles

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  8. Q10

    June 2022 · Athens in the Age of Pericles

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  9. Q6(a)

    November 2021 · Athens in the Age of Pericles

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    November 2021 · Athens in the Age of Pericles

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All 10 questions on Pericles and the cultural and religious life of Athens, as a list
  1. June 2025, Athens in the Age of Pericles, Q11(c) (2 marks): State two criticisms of Pericles’ building programme. [2]
  2. June 2025, Athens in the Age of Pericles, Q14 (10 marks): Explain the significance of Athena and Poseidon for Athenians. [10]
  3. June 2024, Athens in the Age of Pericles, Q15 (20 marks): ‘Athenian festivals were the most significant cultural success of Athens during the years 462–429 BC.’ How far do you agree with this view? You must use and ana
  4. June 2023, Athens in the Age of Pericles, Q11(a) (3 marks): Outline three features of the Parthenon. [3]
  5. June 2023, Athens in the Age of Pericles, Q11(c) (1 mark): Name the close friend of Pericles who was accused of stealing gold in 437 BC. [1]
  6. June 2023, Athens in the Age of Pericles, Q14 (10 marks): Explain the significance of religion in Athenian life. [10]
  7. June 2022, Athens in the Age of Pericles, Q6(b) (2 marks): Name two events at the City Dionysia. [2]
  8. June 2022, Athens in the Age of Pericles, Q10 (20 marks): ‘Pericles’ building programme was the greatest achievement of Athens during the years 462–429 BC.’ How far do you agree with this view? You must use and analyse
  9. November 2021, Athens in the Age of Pericles, Q6(a) (1 mark): Name one building on the Acropolis. [1]
  10. November 2021, Athens in the Age of Pericles, Q9 (10 marks): Explain why festivals were significant for the Athenians. [10]

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