VCE Ancient History Past Exam Questions
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Question 3 (20 marks) Discuss the extent to which the political actions of Augustus caused the fall of the Roman Republic. Part 2 – People in power, societies in crisis Instruction
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a. Outline the significance of the birth of Hatshepsut according to Source 1. 4 marks Part 1 – Living in an ancient society Instructions for Section A – Part 1 Please remove the in
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b. Explain how economic features contributed to the expansion of New Kingdom Egypt. In your response, use your own knowledge and Sources 2 and 3. 6 marks 2019 ANCIENT HISTORY EXAM
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c. Evaluate the extent to which the co-regency of Hatshepsut and Thutmosis III challenged the Egyptian concept of the ruler as a god-king. Use evidence to support your response. 10
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Question 2 (20 marks) Discuss how changes in Egypt’s religious practices and beliefs contributed to tensions during the Eighteenth Dynasty. OR
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Question 3 (20 marks) ‘Amenhotep III inherited a strong and stable empire but, by the end of his reign, challenges to Egypt’s dominance were emerging.’ Discuss. Part 2 – People in
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a. Outline the steps involved in establishing a colony according to Source 1. 4 marks Part 1 – Living in an ancient society Instructions for Section B – Part 1 Please remove the in
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b. Explain the factors that contributed to the establishment of colonies between the eighth and sixth centuries BCE. In your response, use your own knowledge and Sources 2 and 3. 6
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c. Evaluate the extent to which colonisation was the most significant feature in the development of Greek society between the eighth and sixth centuries BCE. Use evidence to suppor
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Question 2 (20 marks) ‘Athens alone was responsible for the outbreak of war in 431 BCE.’ Discuss. OR
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Question 3 (20 marks) Discuss the extent to which the relationship between Lysander and Cyrus the Younger determined the outcome of the Peloponnesian War. Part 2 – People in power,
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a. Outline the role of the people in Roman politics according to Source 1. 4 marks Part 1 – Living in an ancient society Instructions for Section C – Part 1 Please remove the inser
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