VCE Ancient History Past Exam Questions

Browse VCE Ancient History exam questions from 2016–2025, including VCE papers. Filter by topic, year and paper; open the original source.

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Section A, Question 3(a)Question part (a)

Ancient History2022VCESingle paper3 marks
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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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Section A, Question 3(b)Question part (b)

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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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Section A, Question 3(c)Question part (c)

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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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Section A, Question 3(d)Question part (d)

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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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Section A, Question 3(e)Question part (e)

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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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Section B, Question 1

Ancient History2022VCESingle paper20 marks
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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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Section B, Question 2

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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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Section A, Question 1(a)Question part (a)

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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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Section A, Question 1(b)Question part (b)

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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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Section A, Question 1(c)Question part (c)

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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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Section A, Question 2

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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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Section A, Question 3

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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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