This resource provides a comprehensive bank of exam-style 15-mark questions for OCR Classical Civilisation: Myth and Religion (H408/12).

Questions are carefully designed to:

• Encourage direct comparison between Greek and Roman religion
• Reflect OCR exam wording and structure
• Cover all key topics in the specification:
  Gods
  Heracles/Hercules
  Temples and religion in the city
  Foundation myths
  Festivals
  Myth and symbols of power
  Death and burial
  Journey to the Underworld

Questions phrased in a variety of ways (e.g. “How far do you agree?”, “Which…?”, “To what extent…?”)

This resource does not include model answers, mark schemes, or writing prompts. Instead, students are encouraged to:

• Use their own class notes and knowledge of classical sources
• Practise selecting and applying relevant evidence (e.g. Homer, Ovid, Livy, Plutarch)
• Develop independent essay planning and judgement skills

So as to:

• Mirror real exam conditions
• Build confidence in recall and argument construction
• Avoid over-reliance on pre-prepared answers
• Encourage deeper understanding of comparison between Greece and Rome

Best used for:

• In-class timed essay practice
• Homework tasks
• Revision and consolidation
• Stretch and challenge for high-achieving students