VCE Ancient History Past Exam Questions
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a. Using Source 4, outline the democratic features of the Spartan constitution. 3 marks
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b. Using Source 5 and your own knowledge, explain the significance of Helots in Spartan society. 6 marks D O N O T W R I T E I N T H I S A R E A 9 2023 ANCIENT HISTORY EXAM TURN OV
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c. Using your own knowledge, explain the consequences that the Ionian revolt had for Ancient Greece. 6 marks D O N O T W R I T E I N T H I S A R E A 2023 ANCIENT HISTORY EXAM 10
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d. Using Source 6 and other evidence, analyse the extent to which the plague at Athens contributed to the outcome of the Archidamian War (431– 421 BCE). 10 marks D O N O T W R I T
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Question 3 – Rome .................................................................................................................................... 12–15 D O N O T W R I T E I N
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a. Using Source 7, outline the relationship between patrons and clients. 3 marks
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b. Using Source 8 and your own knowledge, explain the significance of slaves in Ancient Rome. 6 marks D O N O T W R I T E I N T H I S A R E A 13 2023 ANCIENT HISTORY EXAM TURN OVER
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c. Using your own knowledge, explain the consequences that the Second Samnite War had for Rome. 6 marks D O N O T W R I T E I N T H I S A R E A 2023 ANCIENT HISTORY EXAM 14
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d. Using Source 9 and other evidence, analyse how the tribunates of Tiberius Gracchus and Gaius Gracchus contributed to political change during the Roman Republic. 10 marks D O N O
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Question 1 (20 marks) Egypt ‘All women had the same social and political roles throughout the period of New Kingdom Egypt.’ Discuss. OR
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Question 2 (20 marks) Greece ‘Cleisthenes was solely responsible for the development of democracy in Athens.’ Discuss. OR
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Question 1 – Egypt .................................................................................................................................... 4–7 Question 1 (25 marks) Eg
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