OCR 2023 ANCIENT HISTORY H407/23: EMPERORS AND EMPIRE A LEVEL QUESTION PAPER & MARK SCHEME (MERGED

SECTION A: The Julio-Claudian Emperors, 31 BC–AD 68 Answer Question 1 or Question 2 and answer Question 3. Answer either Question 1 or Question 2. 1* ‘The sources fail to provide an adequate assessment of the reigns of the emperors Gaius and Nero.’ How far do you agree with this view? You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as your own knowledge to support your answer. [30] 2* To what extent do you agree that the Senate and senators had only themselves to blame for the decline in their status and power under the principate? You must use and analyse the ancient sources you have studied as well as your own knowledge to support your answer. [30] Answer Question 3. 3 Read the interpretation below. How convincing do you find Scullard’s interpretation of Claudius’ character and abilities? You must use your knowledge of the historical period and the ancient sources you have studied to analyse and evaluate Scullard’s interpretation. [20] 3 OCR 2023 H407/23 Jun23 Caratacus himself, vulnerable as those who have failed always are, sought the support of the queen of the Brigantes, Cartimandua, but was thrown into chains and handed over. This was the ninth year of the British war, and Caratacus’ reputation, which had spread from the islands through the neighbouring provinces, was als