VCE Ancient History Past Exam Questions
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c. Evaluate the extent to which the threat outlined in Source 1 led to the political, social and economic decline of Egypt in the Twentieth Dynasty. Use evidence to support your re
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Question 2 (20 marks) ‘Amenhotep III contributed to the tensions of the Amarna Period by increasing the status and power of the Pharaoh.’ Discuss. OR
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Question 3 (20 marks) ‘Many representations of Nefertiti are considered controversial.’ Discuss. Part 2 – People in power, societies in crisis Instructions for Section A – Part 2 W
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a. Outline why seisachtheia was a significant development in sixth-century Athens according to Source 1. 5 marks Part 1 – Living in an ancient society Instructions for Section B –
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b. Explain how Solon reformed the classes to change the political and social structures of Athens. In your response, use your own knowledge and Source 1. 5 marks 2016 ANCIENT HISTO
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c. Evaluate the extent to which Solon’s reforms achieved their aims by the end of the sixth century BCE. Use evidence to support your response. 10 marks 13 2016 ANCIENT HISTORY EXA
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Question 2 (20 marks) ‘Pericles was both the best and the worst thing to happen to Athens.’ Discuss. OR
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Question 3 (20 marks) ‘The Sicilian Expedition caused Athens to lose the Peloponnesian War.’ Discuss. Part 2 – People in power, societies in crisis Instructions for Section B – Par
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a. Outline the reasons given by Polybius in Source 1 for Roman military achievements. 5 marks Part 1 – Living in an ancient society Instructions for Section C – Part 1 Please remov
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b. Explain why Pyrrhus presented a ‘challenge’ to Rome. In your response, use your own knowledge and Source 1. 5 marks 2016 ANCIENT HISTORY EXAM 20
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c. Evaluate the impact of the Roman conquest of Italy on the social and political features of the Roman Republic by 264 BCE. Use evidence to support your response. 10 marks 21 2016
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Question 2 (20 marks) ‘The tribunates of Tiberius Gracchus and Gaius Gracchus were the most important causes of the fall of the Roman Republic.’ Discuss. OR
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