VCE Ancient History Past Exam Questions
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Question 3 – Rome 12–15 Question 3 (25 marks) Rome Refer to pages 6–7 in the Sources Book when responding to this question. Question 3 continues on the next page.
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Report-based difficulty · EasyAverage marks: 86.7% of available · official reportFull marks: 63% of students · official report
a. Using Source 9, outline how Romulus became the founder of Rome in 753 BCE. 3 marks
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 42.5% of available · official reportFull marks: 11% of students · official report
b. Using Source 10 and your own knowledge, describe the cultural expressions that defined Roman life during the early Roman Republic. 4 marks Section A
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 54% of available · official reportFull marks: 7% of students · official report
c. Using Source 11 and your own knowledge, explain the limitations of the Roman Republic’s political institutions. 5 marks
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 56% of available · official reportFull marks: 8% of students · official report
d. Using Source 12 and your own knowledge, explain why Pompey’s early military success and popularity caused concern among Roman politicians. 5 marks
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Report-based difficulty · DifficultAverage marks: 30% of available · official reportFull marks: 2% of students · official report
e. Analyse how key military battles determined the outcome of the civil war between Caesar and Pompey. Use evidence to support your response. 8 marks Section A End of Section A
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Question 1 (20 marks) Egypt ‘Despite his unconventional reign, Akhenaten fulfilled the Egyptian role of the god-king.’ To what extent do you agree? Justify your response. OR Questi
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Question 2 (20 marks) Greece ‘Although Sparta blamed Athens, actually Sparta played a key role in causing the outbreak of the Archidamian War.’ To what extent do you agree? Justify
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Question 3 (20 marks) Rome ‘The erosion of Roman morals and values led to the demise of the Roman Republic.’ To what extent do you agree? Justify your response. Section B Select a
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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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a. Using Source 1, outline how Thutmosis Ill contributed to the power of Egypt. 3 marks
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b. Using Source 2 and your own knowledge, explain how funerary customs and religious practices changed in New Kingdom Egypt. 5 marks
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