VCE Ancient History Past Exam Questions
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c. Using Source 9 and your own knowledge, explain the role of women in ancient Roman society. 5 marks Section A
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d. Using your own knowledge, describe how Gaius Marius contributed to the demise of the Roman Republic. 4 marks
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e. Evaluate the extent to which the Battle of Actium was the most significant event in the rivalry between Octavian and Mark Antony. Use evidence to support your response. 8 marks
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Question 1 (20 marks) Egypt ‘Nefertiti was the main cause of the crisis in the Amarna Period.” To what extent do you agree? Justify your response. OR Question 1] Queston2[] Questio
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Question 2 (20 marks) Greece “The actions of Alcibiades had a significant impact on the outcome of the Decelean (Ionian) War." To what extent do you agree? Justify your response. O
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Question 3 (20 marks) Rome ‘The actions of Sulla led to the downfall of the Roman Republic.” To what extent do you agree? Justify your response. Select a question by placing a tick
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a. Using Source 1, outline how tribute and trade contributed to social and political change in New Kingdom Egypt. 3 marks
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b. Using Source 2 and your own knowledge, explain how changes in art reflect the crisis of the Amarna Period. 6 marks D O N O T W R I T E I N T H I S A R E A 5 2023 ANCIENT HISTORY
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c. Using your own knowledge, explain the consequences that the military campaigns of Thutmosis III had for New Kingdom Egypt. 6 marks D O N O T W R I T E I N T H I S A R E A 2023 A
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d. Using Source 3 and other evidence, analyse the influence of Amenhotep III, both as pharaoh and in comparison to earlier kings of the Eighteenth Dynasty. 10 marks D O N O T W R I
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