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Reasons for the outbreak of the Second Punic War: OCR GCSE Ancient History questions

OCR GCSE Ancient History past-paper questions on Reasons for the outbreak of the Second Punic War, 2021–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.

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  1. Q7

    June 2025 · Hannibal and the Second Punic War

    5 marksReasons for the outbreak of the Second Punic War
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  2. Q8

    June 2025 · Hannibal and the Second Punic War

    5 marksReasons for the outbreak of the Second Punic War
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  3. Q6(b)

    June 2024 · Hannibal and the Second Punic War

    2 marksReasons for the outbreak of the Second Punic War
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  4. Q6(c)

    June 2023 · Hannibal and the Second Punic War

    1 markReasons for the outbreak of the Second Punic War
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  5. Q1(a)

    November 2021 · Hannibal and the Second Punic War

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    November 2021 · Hannibal and the Second Punic War

    10 marksReasons for the outbreak of the Second Punic War
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All 6 questions on Reasons for the outbreak of the Second Punic War, as a list
  1. June 2025, Hannibal and the Second Punic War, Q7 (5 marks): What can we learn from Passage B about Hannibal’s reasons for attacking Rome? [5] Passage B Polybius, Trans W. R .Paton, Polybius: The Histories, Volume II, Boo
  2. June 2025, Hannibal and the Second Punic War, Q8 (5 marks): Using details from Passage B, how accurate do you think Polybius’ account of Hannibal’s reason for attacking Rome is? [5] Passage B Polybius, Trans W. R .Paton,
  3. June 2024, Hannibal and the Second Punic War, Q6(b) (2 marks): Identify two ways Spain helped Carthage during the Second Punic War. [2]
  4. June 2023, Hannibal and the Second Punic War, Q6(c) (1 mark): Name the African city which fought against Rome in the Punic Wars. [1]
  5. November 2021, Hannibal and the Second Punic War, Q1(a) (1 mark): Name one of Hannibal’s brothers. [1]
  6. November 2021, Hannibal and the Second Punic War, Q4 (10 marks): Explain the significance of Hannibal’s actions in causing the outbreak of the Second Punic War. [10]

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