I got 98, which was overwhelmingly shocking, especially given the fact that I went into the exam only knowing the Persian Wars section of Greek World 500-440 BC and the Gracchi part of Political Revolution in Rome 133-78BC! I got 25 for Xerxes, 25 for Sparta, 25 for Greece, and 23 for Rome. I think if you manage to get a good set of questions, ones that you have practiced beforehand, you are pretty much guarenteed something nearing or even exceeding a band 6!
I did not do the independent trial. My questions were something like this...
Xerxes
a) Describe the early career of Xerxes. (5)
b) Explain the importance of religion in the reign of Xerxes. (8)
c) With reference to ancient and modern sources, assess to what extent Xerxes was a successful Persian King. (12)
Sparta
a) Name TWO Spartan festivals (2)
b) Who was Lygurgus (2)
c) Desribe the role of helots in Spartan society (5)
d) Outline the role of women in Spartan society (6)
e) With reference to source (Xenophon extract) and other sources, account for the Spartan military way of life. (10)
Greek World 500-440 BC
Assess the role of Themistocles in the defeat of the Persians 480-479BC.
Political Revolution in Rome 133-78BC
Assess the impact of Gaius Gracchus on Rome during this period.