VCE Ancient History Past Exam Questions
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Question 1 – Egypt 4–7 Question 1 (25 marks) Egypt Refer to pages 2–3 in the Sources Book when responding to this question. Question 1 continues on the next page.
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Report-based difficulty · EasyAverage marks: 80% of available · official reportFull marks: 55% of students · official report
a. Using Source 1, outline the economic benefits of military activity for the Amen-Ra cult. 3 marks
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 67.5% of available · official reportFull marks: 25% of students · official report
b. Using Source 2 and your own knowledge, describe how New Kingdom kings expressed their power as warriors. 4 marks Section A
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 62% of available · official reportFull marks: 13% of students · official report
c. Using Source 3 and your own knowledge, explain Hatshepsut’s key motivations for implementing her building programs. 5 marks
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d. Using Source 4 and your own knowledge, explain why Akhenaten moved the royal capital from Thebes to Akhetaten. 5 marks
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e. Analyse how the relationship between the priests of the Amen-Ra cult and the king contributed to the crisis of the Amarna Period. Use evidence to support your response. 8 marks
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Question 2 – Greece 8–11 Question 2 (25 marks) Greece Refer to pages 4–5 in the Sources Book when responding to this question. Question 2 continues on the next page.
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a. Using Source 5 and your own knowledge, describe the civic obligations of a metic in Ancient Athens. 4 marks
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Report-based difficulty · DifficultAverage marks: 23.8% of available · official reportFull marks: 2% of students · official report
b. Analyse how the reforms of Ephialtes contributed to the development of democracy in Ancient Athens. Use evidence to support your response. 8 marks Section A
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Report-based difficulty · EasyAverage marks: 83.3% of available · official reportFull marks: 62% of students · official report
c. Using Source 6, outline why the Spartans were confident of success in war against Athens. 3 marks
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 42% of available · official reportFull marks: 9% of students · official report
d. Using Source 7 and your own knowledge, explain how the Megarian Decree contributed to the outbreak of the Archidamian War. 5 marks Section A
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e. Using Source 8 and your own knowledge, explain Lysander’s role in ending the Decelean (Ionian) War. 5 marks
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