VCE Ancient History Past Exam Questions
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a. Using Source 9, outline the role of Romulus in the foundation narrative of Rome. 3 marks
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b. Using your own knowledge, explain the role of the magistracy of consul in the Roman Republic. In your response, include one significant change to this role during the Roman Repu
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c. Using Source 10, Source 11 and your own knowledge, explain how the Second Punic War changed Ancient Rome. 5 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 2022 ANCIENT HISTORY EX
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d. Using Source 12 and your own knowledge, analyse the significance of the political career of Cornelius Sulla. 5 marks
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e. Evaluate the way in which the unofficial First Triumvirate and the Second Triumvirate contributed to the demise of the Roman Republic. Use evidence to support your response. 8 m
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Question 1 (20 marks) Egypt ‘The way in which the pharaoh expressed power in New Kingdom Egypt never changed.’ Discuss. OR
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Question 2 (20 marks) greece ‘Athenian political reforms during the fifth century BCE ultimately led to the defeat of Athens in 404 BCE.’ Discuss. OR
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a. Outline the successes of Thutmosis III’s military campaigns according to Source 1. 4 marks Part 1 – Living in an ancient society Instructions for Section A – Part 1 Please remov
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b. Explain the significance of commerce and trade in Thebes. In your response, use your own knowledge and Source 2. 6 marks d o n o t w r i t e i n t h i s a r e a 2021 ANCIENT HIS
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c. Evaluate the extent to which interaction between Egypt and the ancient Near East influenced the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Dynasties of the New Kingdom Period. Use evidence to su
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Question 2 (20 marks) Discuss the extent to which the restoration of traditional beliefs after Akhenaten’s reign resolved the tensions of the Amarna Period. OR
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Question 3 (20 marks) ‘Nefertiti’s portrayal as Akhenaten’s wife and counterpart shows that she had a role as co-regent.’ Discuss. Part 2 – People in power, societies in crisis Ins
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