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OCR GCSE Ancient History past-paper questions on The Macedonian army under Alexander, 2021–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.
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All 7 questions on The Macedonian army under Alexander, as a list
- June 2025, Alexander the Great, Q17 (5 marks): What can we learn from Source D about Alexander’s role on the battlefield? [5] Source D The Alexander sarcophagus, showing Alexander at the Battle of Issus
- June 2025, Alexander the Great, Q18 (5 marks): Using details from Source D, how accurate do you think the sculptor’s presentation of Alexander’s role on the battlefield is? [5] Source D The Alexander sarcoph
- June 2024, Alexander the Great, Q16(c) (2 marks): Give two examples of the weapons used by Alexander’s army. [2]
- June 2023, Alexander the Great, Q16(b) (2 marks): List two places Alexander’s army captured after a siege. [2]
- June 2023, Alexander the Great, Q19 (10 marks): Explain the main differences between the battles of Granicus and Gaugamela. [10]
- June 2022, Alexander the Great, Q11(b) (2 marks): Give two reasons why soldiers were loyal to Alexander. [2]
- June 2022, Alexander the Great, Q15 (20 marks): ‘Alexander’s cavalry was the most important part of his army.’ How far do you agree with this view? You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studie
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