VCE Ancient History Past Exam Questions
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Question 2 (20 marks) ‘The Peace of Nicias (421 BCE) was doomed to fail.’ Discuss. OR
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Question 3 (20 marks) Discuss the role of Pericles in the conflict between the Athenian Empire and the Peloponnesian League. Part 2 – People in power, societies in crisis Instructi
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a. Outline how the Romans developed their navy in the First Punic War according to Source 1. 4 marks Part 1 – Living in an ancient society Instructions for Section C – Part 1 Pleas
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b. Explain the significance of the decisive battle of the Second Punic War. In your response, use your own knowledge and Source 2. 6 marks 2018 ANCIENT HISTORY EXAM 20
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c. Evaluate the degree to which the Roman Republic changed as a result of the Punic Wars. Use evidence to support your response. 10 marks 21 2018 ANCIENT HISTORY EXAM End of Part 1
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Question 2 (20 marks) Discuss the significance of the Gallic Wars in relation to Julius Caesar becoming a dictator. OR
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Question 3 (20 marks) Discuss how the Triumvirate of Octavian/Augustus, Mark Antony and Lepidus contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic. Part 2 – People in power, societies i
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a. Outline what Thutmosis III gained from the military campaign discussed in Source 1. 4 marks Part 1 – Living in an ancient society Instructions for Section A – Part 1 Please remo
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b. Explain how Hatshepsut exercised power as a Pharaoh. In your response, use your own knowledge and Sources 2 and 3. 6 marks 2017 ANCIENT HISTORY EXAM 4
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c. Evaluate the extent to which the reign of Thutmosis III was similar to the reign of Ramesses II. Use evidence to support your response. 10 marks 5 2017 ANCIENT HISTORY EXAM End
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Question 2 (20 marks) Discuss how the relationship between the priests of the Amen-Ra and the king contributed to the tensions of the Amarna Period. OR
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Question 3 (20 marks) ‘Akhenaten’s reign was defined by its move away from established Pharaonic traditions.’ Discuss. Part 2 – People in power, societies in crisis Instructions fo
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