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There are changes to the assessment of this qualification for summer 2022.
Our GCSE in Ancient History helps students explore and appreciate the ancient world. It offers the chance to study some of the defining characters from history, including Alexander the Great, Cleopatra and Hannibal. It also covers defining events such as the Battle of Thermopylae, the foundation of Rome and the creation of democracy.
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Specification code: J198 Qualification number: 603/0664/6 First teaching 2017, with first assessment 2019 Assessment in Welsh will not be available for this qualification (J198)
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