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2002 H I G H E R S C H O O L C E R T I F I C AT E E X A M I N AT I O N Ancient History Total marks 100 Section I Pages 2 5 Personalities in Their Times 25 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 1 12 Allow about 45 minutes for this section Section II General Instructions Reading time 5 minutes Working time 3 hours Write using black or blue pen Pages 9 22 Ancient Societies 25 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 13 25 Allow about 45 minutes for this section Section III Pages 25 31 Historical Periods 25 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 26 44 Allow about 45 minutes for this section Section IV Pages 33 45 Additional Historical Period OR Additional Ancient Society 25 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 45 63 OR ONE question from Question 64 76 Choose a different Ancient Society from the one you chose in Section II, or a different Historical Period from the one you chose in Section III Allow about 45 minutes for this section 104 Section I Personalities in Their Times 25 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 1 12 Allow about 45 minutes for this section Answer the question in a writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Page Question 1 Option A Egypt: Hatshepsut ................................................................. 3 Question 2 Option B Egypt: Akhenaten .................................................................. 3 Question 3 Option C Egypt: Ramesses II ................................................................ 3 Question 4 Option D Near East: Sennacherib ............................................................... 3 Question 5 Option E Near East: Jezebel ....................................................................... 3 Question 6 Option F Near East: Xerxes ........................................................................ 4 Question 7 Option G Greece: Pericles ....................................................................... 4 Question 8 Option H Greece: Alexander the Great ................................................... 4 Question 9 Option I Greece: Cleopatra VII ............................................................. 4 Question 10 Option J Rome: Scipio Africanus ........................................................ 4 Question 11 Option K Rome: Julius Caesar .............................................................. 5 Question 12 Option L Rome: Agrippina the Younger ............................................... 5 2 Marks Question 1 Option A Egypt: Hatshepsut (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe the family background of Hatshepsut. (b) Explain the purpose and extent of Hatshepsut s building program. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Hatshepsut. 10 Question 2 Option B Egypt: Akhenaten (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe the role of Akhenaten as king (pharaoh). (b) Explain the purpose and extent of Akhenaten s building program. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Akhenaten. 10 Question 3 Option C Egypt: Ramesses II (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe the role of Ramesses II as king (pharaoh). (b) Explain the purpose and extent of Ramesses II s building program. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Ramesses II. 10 Question 4 Option D Near East: Sennacherib (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe the family background and early career of Sennacherib. (b) Explain the purpose and extent of Sennacherib s building program. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Sennacherib. 10 Question 5 Option E Near East: Jezebel (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe the social position of Jezebel in Israelite society. (b) Explain Jezebel s conflict with and persecution of Hebrew prophets. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Jezebel. 10 3 Marks Question 6 Option F Near East: Xerxes (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe Xerxes family background and his rise to power. (b) Explain the purpose and extent of Xerxes building program. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Xerxes. 10 Question 7 Option G Greece: Pericles (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe the family background and education of Pericles. (b) Explain the purpose and extent of Pericles building program. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Pericles. 10 Question 8 Option H Greece: Alexander the Great (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe the family background and education of Alexander the Great. (b) Explain the reasons for the military achievements of Alexander the Great. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Alexander the Great. 10 Question 9 Option I Greece: Cleopatra VII (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe the family background of Cleopatra VII. (b) Explain the significance of Cleopatra s relationship with Mark Antony. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Cleopatra VII. 10 Question 10 Option J Rome: Scipio Africanus (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe the family background of Scipio Africanus. (b) Explain the role of Scipio Africanus in the Second Punic War. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Scipio Africanus. 10 4 Marks Question 11 Option K Rome: Julius Caesar (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe the family background of Julius Caesar. (b) Explain the reasons for the military achievements of Julius Caesar. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Julius Caesar. 10 Question 12 Option L Rome: Agrippina the Younger (25 marks) 5 (a) Briefly describe the family background of Agrippina the Younger. (b) Explain the significance of the relationship between Agrippina the Younger and Nero. 10 (c) Evaluate the ancient or modern interpretations of Agrippina the Younger. 10 5 BLANK PAGE 6 BLANK PAGE 7 BLANK PAGE 8 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Ancient History Section II Ancient Societies 25 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 13 25 If you are answering two questions on Ancient Societies, you must answer on one society in Section II, and a different society in Section IV Allow about 45 minutes for this section Answer the question in the Section II Answer Booklet. Page Question 13 Option A Egypt: Society in Old Kingdom Egypt, Dynasties III VI ...................................................... 10 Question 14 Option B Egypt: Society in Middle Kingdom Egypt, Dynasties XI XII ..................................................... 11 Question 15 Option C Egypt: Society in New Kingdom Egypt during the Ramesside Period, Dynasties XIX XX ............ 12 Question 16 Option D Near East: Assyrian Society in the Sargonid Period from Sargon II to Ashurbanipal ............................... 13 Question 17 Option E Near East: Society in Israel from Jeroboam I to the Fall of Samaria .................................................. 14 Question 18 Option F Near East: Persian Society in the time of Darius and Xerxes ............................................................... 15 Question 19 Option G Greece: Question 20 Option H Greece: Bronze Age Society Mycenaean Society ............. 17 Question 21 Option I Greece: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra 371 BC .... 18 Question 22 Option J Greece: Athenian Society in the time of Pericles ................. 19 Question 23 Option K Rome: Roman Society in the time of Cicero ...................... 20 Question 24 Option L Rome: Society in Rome from Augustus to Titus ................ 21 Question 25 Option M Rome: 104a Bronze Age Society Minoan Society ................... 16 Roman Society in the Fourth Century AD .............. 22 9 Section II Ancient Societies 25 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 13 25 Allow about 45 minutes for this section Answer the question in the Section II Answer Booklet. Marks Question 13 Option A Egypt: Society in Old Kingdom Egypt, Dynasties III VI (25 marks) Name TWO Old Kingdom pyramid complexes. 2 (b) What were TWO roles of an Old Kingdom king? 2 (c) Describe the roles of females in Old Kingdom society. 5 (d) Outline the social structure of Old Kingdom society. 6 (e) With reference to Source 1 and other evidence, explain the development of funerary customs and rituals in Old Kingdom Egypt. Deutsches Arch ologisches Institut, Cairo, pp. 38 (top) (a) Source 1: The mummy of Nefer at Sakkara 10 10 Marks Question 14 Option B Egypt: Society in Middle Kingdom Egypt, Dynasties XI XII (25 marks) (a) Name TWO gods/goddesses worshipped in Middle Kingdom Egypt. 2 (b) What were TWO roles of a Middle Kingdom king? 2 (c) Describe the roles of a vizier in Middle Kingdom society. 5 (d) Outline the main trading activities in Middle Kingdom Egypt. 6 (e) With reference to Source 2 and other evidence, explain the significance of various occupations in Middle Kingdom society. Source 2: Spinning and weaving scene from a Middle Kingdom tomb 11 10 Marks Question 15 Option C Egypt: Society in New Kingdom Egypt during the Ramesside Period, Dynasties XIX XX (25 marks) (a) Name TWO gods/goddesses worshipped in the Ramesside period. 2 (b) What were TWO features of the New Kingdom economy? 2 (c) Describe the roles of a New Kingdom queen. 5 (d) Outline the social structure of New Kingdom society. 6 (e) With reference to Source 3 and other evidence, explain the main features of architecture during the Ramesside period. Source 3: Court of the Ramesseum 12 10 Marks Question 16 Option D Near East: Assyrian Society in the Sargonid Period from Sargon II to Ashurbanipal (25 marks) (a) Name TWO Assyrian gods/goddesses worshipped in the Sargonid period. 2 (b) Name TWO roles played by diviners in Assyrian society. 2 (c) Describe the main features of Assyrian art. 5 (d) Outline the treatment of captives and deportees in the Sargonid period. 6 (e) With reference to Source 4 and other evidence, explain the organisation of the military in the Sargonid period. Source 4: Assyrian battering-ram attacking a city 13 10 Marks Question 17 Option E Near East: Society in Israel from Jeroboam I to the Fall of Samaria (25 marks) (a) Name TWO kings of ancient Israel. 2 (b) What was Ba al worship? 2 (c) Describe the main features of the Israelite economy. 5 (d) Outline the social structure of Israelite society. 6 (e) With reference to Source 5 and other evidence, explain the main features of fortified palace settlements during this period. Source 5: Megiddo. Model of the fortress city 14 10 Marks Question 18 Option F Near East: Persian Society in the time of Darius and Xerxes (25 marks) (a) Name TWO capital cities of the Persian empire. 2 (b) What was tribute? 2 (c) Describe the system of roads that existed during this period. 5 (d) Outline the structure of Persian government in this period. 6 (e) With reference to Source 6 and other evidence, explain the organisation of the Persian army during this period. Source 6: One of the Immortals 15 10 Marks Question 19 Option G Greece: Bronze Age Society Minoan Society (25 marks) (a) Name TWO Minoan economic activities. 2 (b) Name TWO features of Minoan housing. 2 (c) Describe the main features of Minoan frescoes. 5 (d) Outline the social structure of Minoan society. 6 (e) With reference to Source 7 and other evidence, explain the main features of the Palace of Knossos. Source 7: View of the light well above the Throne Room at Knossos Acknowledgement: Australian Picture Library/Corbis 16 10 Marks Question 20 Option H Greece: Bronze Age Society Mycenaean Society (25 marks) (a) Name TWO Mycenaean economic activities. 2 (b) Name TWO roles of the Mycenaean king (wanax). 2 (c) Describe the main features of Mycenaean art. 5 (d) Outline the main occupations in Mycenaean society. 6 (e) With reference to Source 8 and other evidence, explain the main features of Mycenaean palace sites. Source 8: Reconstruction of the citadel at Mycenae 17 10 Marks Question 21 Option I Greece: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra 371 BC (25 marks) (a) Name TWO geographical features in the region of Sparta. 2 (b) What were TWO roles of Spartan women? 2 (c) Describe the roles of the krypteia in Spartan society. 5 (d) Outline the roles and privileges of Spartan kings. 6 (e) With reference to Source 9 and other evidence, explain the roles of the perioikoi in Spartan society. [The perioikoi] enjoyed free status and managed the internal affairs of their own communities. . . . few, if any, Spartiates practised a manual craft; the commercial and economic role of the perioikoi must have become a very important one. Source 9: Plutarch, Plutarch On Sparta 18 10 Marks Question 22 Option J Greece: Athenian Society in the time of Pericles (25 marks) (a) Name TWO gods/goddesses worshipped in Athens in the time of Pericles. 2 (b) Name TWO Athenian festivals. 2 (c) Describe the role of Athenian women in society. 5 (d) Outline the importance of the Agora to Athenian society. 6 (e) With reference to Source 10 and other evidence, explain the main features of Athenian government. Still awaiting copyright clearance. Source 10: A reconstruction of the kleroterion 19 10 Marks Question 23 Option K Rome: Roman Society in the time of Cicero (25 marks) (a) Name TWO gods/goddesses worshipped in Rome during this time. 2 (b) What was a pater familias? 2 (c) Describe Roman marriage customs. 5 (d) Outline the role of the Roman Forum. 6 (e) With reference to Source 11 and other evidence, explain the main features of Roman religion in the time of Cicero. Source 11: A priest examining the entrails 20 10 Marks Question 24 Option L Rome: Society in Rome from Augustus to Titus (25 marks) (a) Name TWO occupations in Roman society during this time. 2 (b) What is an amphitheatre? 2 (c) Describe the importance of Ostia to Roman society. 5 (d) Outline the social structure of Roman society at this time. 6 (e) With reference to Source 12 and other evidence, explain the main features of leisure activities in Roman society at this time. Source 12: A chariot race 21 10 Marks Question 25 Option M Rome: Roman Society in the Fourth Century AD (25 marks) (a) Name TWO Roman emperors in the fourth century AD. 2 (b) What is meant by polytheistic practices? 2 (c) Describe the status of women in this time. 5 (d) Outline the problems with taxation during this time. 6 (e) With reference to Source 13 and other evidence, explain the promotion of Christianity in the fourth century AD. Source 13: Monument to a late Roman official and his wife 22 10 BLANK PAGE 23 BLANK PAGE 24 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Ancient History Section III Historical Periods 25 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 26 44 If you are answering two questions on Historical Periods, you must answer on one period in Section III, and a different period in Section IV Allow about 45 minutes for this section Answer the question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Page Question 26 Option A Egypt: Question 27 Option B Egypt: Question 28 Option C Egypt: Question 29 Option D Egypt: Question 30 Option E Near East: Question 31 Option F Near East: Question 32 Option G Near East: Question 33 Option H Near East: Question 34 Option I Greece: Question 35 Option J Greece: Question 36 Option K Greece: Question 37 Option L Greece: Question 38 Option M Greece: Question 39 Question 40 Question 41 Question 42 Question 43 Question 44 105 Option N Rome: Option O Rome: Option P Rome: Option Q Rome: Option R Rome: Option S Rome: From Unification to the end of Dynasty VI ............ 26 Middle Kingdom Egypt, Dynasty XI to Dynasty XII ............................................................. 26 New Kingdom Egypt to the death of Thutmosis IV ........................................................... 26 New Kingdom Egypt from Amenhotep III to the death of Ramesses II ..................................... 27 Assyria from Tiglath-Pileser I to Tiglath-Pileser III, 1115 727 BC ............................ 27 Assyria from Sargon II to the Fall of Nineveh 721 609 BC .............................................. 27 Israel and Judah from the death of Solomon to the Fall of Jerusalem ............................ 27 Persia from Cyrus II to the death of Darius III ................................................................. 28 The Development of the Greek World 800 500 BC ............................................................. 28 The Greek World 500 440 BC ............................... 28 The Greek World 446 399 BC ............................... 29 Fourth Century Greece to the death of Alexander the Great ................................................. 29 The Hellenistic Period from the death of Alexander the Great to Cleopatra VII ..................... 29 Rome s Wars of Expansion 264 133 BC ................ 29 Political Revolution in Rome 133 78 BC ............... 30 The Fall of the Roman Republic 78 28 BC ........... 30 Augustus and the Julio Claudians .......................... 30 The Roman Empire AD 68 235 ............................. 31 The Later Roman Empire AD 235 410 .................. 31 25 In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: present a sustained, logical, and well-structured answer to the question use relevant sources to support your argument use historical terms and concepts appropriately Marks Question 26 Option A Egypt: From Unification to the end of Dynasty VI (25 marks) (a) Analyse the changes to religion during this period. 25 OR (b) Account for the decline of Old Kingdom Egypt. 25 Question 27 Option B Egypt: Middle Kingdom Egypt, Dynasty XI to Dynasty XII (25 marks) (a) Assess the importance of Nubia to Egypt during this period. 25 OR (b) Assess the importance of the building program of ONE king during this period. 25 Question 28 Option C Egypt: New Kingdom Egypt to the death of Thutmosis IV (25 marks) (a) Assess the impact on Egypt of the rise of the cult of Amun during this period. 25 OR (b) Assess the significance of the Warrior Pharaoh image during this period. 26 25 Marks Question 29 Option D Egypt: New Kingdom Egypt from Amenhotep III to the death of Ramesses II (25 marks) (a) Assess the significance of the reign of Amenhotep III. 25 OR (b) Assess the military achievements of Ramesses II. 25 Question 30 Option E Near East: Assyria from Tiglath-Pileser I to Tiglath-Pileser III, 1115 727 BC (25 marks) (a) Analyse the changing relations between Assyria and its vassal-states during this period. 25 OR (b) Assess the impact of Tiglath-Pileser III as an Assyrian king. 25 Question 31 Option F Near East: Assyria from Sargon II to the Fall of Nineveh 721 609 BC (25 marks) (a) Assess the significance of the achievements of Ashurbanipal as an Assyrian king. 25 OR (b) Account for the decline and fall of the Assyrian empire. 25 Question 32 Option G Near East: Israel and Judah from the death of Solomon to the Fall of Jerusalem (25 marks) (a) Account for the division of Israel into two separate kingdoms. 25 OR (b) Account for Assyria s destruction of Israel. 27 25 In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: present a sustained, logical, and well-structured answer to the question use relevant sources to support your argument use historical terms and concepts appropriately Marks Question 33 Option H Near East: Persia from Cyrus II to the death of Darius III (25 marks) (a) Assess the significance of Darius I as a Persian king. 25 OR (b) Account for the fall of the Persian empire. 25 Question 34 Option I Greece: The Development of the Greek World 800 500 BC (25 marks) (a) Assess the importance of colonisation to the development of the Greek world. 25 OR (b) Assess the significance of Solon s reforms for Athenian democracy. 25 Question 35 Option J Greece: The Greek World 500 440 BC (25 marks) (a) Assess the reasons for the victory of the Greeks in the Second Persian War (480 479 BC). 25 OR (b) Assess the significance of Cimon to the Greek world during this period. 28 25 Marks Question 36 Option K Greece: The Greek World 446 399 BC (25 marks) (a) Explain the causes of the Great Peloponnesian War. 25 OR (b) Assess the contribution of Athenian leadership to the course of the Great Peloponnesian War (431 404 BC). 25 Question 37 Option L Greece: Fourth Century Greece to the death of Alexander the Great (25 marks) (a) Assess the impact of the Spartan hegemony on the Greek world at this time. 25 OR (b) Assess the impact of Phillip II of Macedon as a military leader. 25 Question 38 Option M Greece: The Hellenistic Period from the death of Alexander the Great to Cleopatra VII (25 marks) (a) Assess the influence of the Ptolemies during this period. 25 OR (b) Assess the significance of the Revolt of the Maccabees in this period. 25 Question 39 Option N Rome: Rome s Wars of Expansion 264 133 BC (25 marks) (a) Explain the growth and influence of Hellenism during this period. 25 OR (b) Account for Hannibal s defeat in the Second Punic War. 29 25 In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: present a sustained, logical, and well-structured answer to the question use relevant sources to support your argument use historical terms and concepts appropriately Marks Question 40 Option O Rome: Political Revolution in Rome 133 78 BC (25 marks) (a) Assess the significance of the career of Tiberius Gracchus. 25 OR (b) Account for the role of violence in Roman politics during this period. 25 Question 41 Option P Rome: The Fall of the Roman Republic 78 28 BC (25 marks) (a) Account for the rise and impact of powerful generals during this period. 25 OR (b) Assess the role of the Senate during this period. 25 Question 42 Option Q Rome: Augustus and the Julio Claudians (25 marks) (a) Assess the reform programs and policies of Augustus. 25 OR (b) Assess the contribution and impact of EITHER Claudius OR Nero as princeps. 30 25 Marks Question 43 Option R Rome: The Roman Empire AD 68 235 (25 marks) (a) Assess the contribution and impact of EITHER Vespasian OR Domitian to Rome and the empire. 25 OR (b) Explain the development of the imperial cult during this period. 25 Question 44 Option S Rome: The Later Roman Empire AD 235 410 (25 marks) (a) Assess the contribution and impact of EITHER Diocletian OR Valentinian I to Rome and the empire. 25 OR (b) Explain the main stages in the Christianisation of the empire during this period. 31 25 BLANK PAGE 32 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Ancient History Section IV Additional Historical Periods or Additional Ancient Society 25 marks Attempt ONE question from Questions 45 63 OR ONE question from Questions 64 76 You must choose a Historical Period OR an Ancient Society Allow about 45 minutes for this section Answer the question in a SEPARATE writing booklet. Extra writing booklets are available. Historical Periods Page Questions 45 63 refer to Historical Periods You must choose a different Historical Period from the one you chose in Section III Question 45 Option A Egypt: Question 46 Option B Egypt: Question 47 Option C Egypt: Question 48 Option D Egypt: Question 49 Option E Near East: Question 50 Option F Near East: Question 51 Option G Near East: Question 52 Option H Near East: Question 53 Option I Greece: Question 54 Option J Greece: Question 55 Option K Greece: Question 56 Option L Greece: Question 57 Option M Greece: Question 58 Question 59 Question 60 Question 61 Question 62 Question 63 106a Option N Rome: Option O Rome: Option P Rome: Option Q Rome: Option R Rome: Option S Rome: From Unification to the end of Dynasty VI ............ 34 Middle Kingdom Egypt, Dynasty XI to Dynasty XII ............................................................. 34 New Kingdom Egypt to the death of Thutmosis IV ........................................................... 34 New Kingdom Egypt from Amenhotep III to the death of Ramesses II ..................................... 35 Assyria from Tiglath-Pileser I to Tiglath-Pileser III, 1115 727 BC ............................ 35 Assyria from Sargon II to the Fall of Nineveh 721 609 BC .............................................. 35 Israel and Judah from the death of Solomon to the Fall of Jerusalem ............................ 35 Persia from Cyrus II to the death of Darius III ................................................................. 36 The Development of the Greek World 800 500 BC ............................................................. 36 The Greek World 500 440 BC ............................... 36 The Greek World 446 399 BC ............................... 37 Fourth Century Greece to the death of Alexander the Great ................................................. 37 The Hellenistic Period from the death of Alexander the Great to Cleopatra VII ..................... 37 Rome s Wars of Expansion 264 133 BC ................ 37 Political Revolution in Rome 133 78 BC ............... 38 The Fall of the Roman Republic 78 28 BC ........... 38 Augustus and the Julio Claudians .......................... 38 The Roman Empire AD 68 235 ............................. 39 The Later Roman Empire AD 235 410 .................. 39 33 In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: present a sustained, logical, and well-structured answer to the question use relevant sources to support your answer use historical terms and concepts appropriately Marks Question 45 Option A Egypt: From Unification to the end of Dynasty VI (25 marks) (a) Assess the contribution of the kings of Dynasty VI to the development of Old Kingdom Egypt. 25 OR (b) Assess the impact of military expeditions and foreign contact on Old Kingdom Egypt. 25 Question 46 Option B Egypt: Middle Kingdom Egypt, Dynasty XI to Dynasty XII (25 marks) (a) Assess the contribution of the kings of Dynasty XII to the development of Middle Kingdom Egypt. 25 OR (b) Account for the major cultural and diplomatic relations between Middle Kingdom Egypt and its neighbours. 25 Question 47 Option C Egypt: New Kingdom Egypt to the death of Thutmosis IV (25 marks) (a) Explain the administration of the Egyptian empire in this period. 25 OR (b) Explain the political significance of building programs during this period. 34 25 Marks Question 48 Option D Egypt: New Kingdom Egypt from Amenhotep III to the death of Ramesses II (25 marks) (a) Assess the religious reforms of Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten). 25 OR (b) Assess the achievements of Sety (Seti) I. 25 Question 49 Option E Near East: Assyria from Tiglath-Pileser I to Tiglath-Pileser III, 1115 727 BC (25 marks) (a) Assess the significance of Assurnasirpal II as an Assyrian king. 25 OR (b) Explain the political role of building programs in this period. 25 Question 50 Option F Near East: Assyria from Sargon II to the Fall of Nineveh 721 609 BC (25 marks) (a) Assess the contribution of Sargon II to the Assyrian empire. 25 OR (b) Account for the methods used by Assyrian kings in dealing with rebellions by subject-states. 25 Question 51 Option G Near East: Israel and Judah from the death of Solomon to the Fall of Jerusalem (25 marks) (a) Account for the political and religious activities of the prophets in the kingdom of Israel. 25 OR (b) Account for the destruction of the kingdom of Judah (587 BC). 35 25 In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: present a sustained, logical, and well-structured answer to the question use relevant sources to support your answer use historical terms and concepts appropriately Marks Question 52 Option H Near East: Persia from Cyrus II to the death of Darius III (25 marks) (a) Assess the impact of Cambyses as a Persian king. 25 OR (b) Explain the administrative structure and management of the Persian empire during this period. 25 Question 53 Option I Greece: The Development of the Greek World 800 500 BC (25 marks) (a) Account for the rise of tyrants in at least TWO Greek poleis (city-states) during this period. 25 OR (b) Assess the contribution of Cleisthenes to the development of Athenian democracy. 25 Question 54 Option J Greece: The Greek World 500 440 BC (25 marks) (a) Account for the transformation of the Delian League into the Athenian empire. 25 OR (b) Account for the development of Athenian democracy during this period. 36 25 Marks Question 55 Option K Greece: The Greek World 446 399 BC (25 marks) (a) Assess the importance of naval power in the Great Peloponnesian War (431 404 BC). 25 OR (b) Assess the impact on the Greek world of the Spartan victory in the Great Peloponnesian War. 25 Question 56 Option L Greece: Fourth Century Greece to the death of Alexander the Great (25 marks) (a) Assess the impact of the Theban hegemony on the Greek world at this time. 25 OR (b) Explain Alexander s management of his empire. 25 Question 57 Option M Greece: The Hellenistic Period from the death of Alexander the Great to Cleopatra VII (25 marks) (a) Assess the impact of Alexander s death on the Hellenistic world. 25 OR (b) Assess the significance of the Antigonids as a dynasty during this period. 25 Question 58 Option N Rome: Rome s Wars of Expansion 264 133 BC (25 marks) (a) Assess the importance of naval power in the Punic wars. 25 OR (b) Explain the role of Roman leaders during Rome s wars of expansion (264 133 BC). 37 25 In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: present a sustained, logical, and well-structured answer to the question use relevant sources to support your answer use historical terms and concepts appropriately Marks Question 59 Option O Rome: Political Revolution in Rome 133 78 BC (25 marks) (a) Assess the achievements of EITHER Marius OR Sulla. 25 OR (b) Account for the impact of radical tribunes in Roman politics during this period. 25 Question 60 Option P Rome: The Fall of the Roman Republic 78 28 BC (25 marks) (a) Account for the formation and breakdown of the First Triumvirate . 25 OR (b) Account for the political rise and fall of Mark Antony. 25 Question 61 Option Q Rome: Augustus and the Julio Claudians (25 marks) (a) Assess the contributions and impact of Tiberius as princeps. 25 OR (b) Explain the roles of Livia and other prominent women in Roman politics during this period. 38 25 Marks Question 62 Option R Rome: The Roman Empire AD 68 235 (25 marks) (a) Assess the significance of the building programs of any TWO emperors during this period. 25 OR (b) Explain the impact of Romanisation on the provinces in this period. 25 Question 63 Option S Rome: The Later Roman Empire AD 235 410 (25 marks) (a) Assess the significance of the building programs of Constantine (the Great). 25 OR (b) Account for the division of the Empire into East and West. 39 25 BLANK PAGE 40 Board of Studies NSW 2002 2002 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFIC ATE EXAMINATION Ancient History Section IV Additional Historical Period or Additional Ancient Society (continued) Ancient Societies Page Questions 64 76 refer to Ancient Societies You must choose a different Ancient Society from the one you chose in Section II Question 64 Option A Egypt: Society in Old Kingdom Egypt, Dynasties III VI ...................................................... 42 Question 65 Option B Egypt: Society in Middle Kingdom Egypt, Dynasties XI XII ..................................................... 42 Question 66 Option C Egypt: Society in New Kingdom Egypt during the Ramesside Period, Dynasties XIX XX ............ 42 Question 67 Option D Near East: Assyrian Society in the Sargonid Period from Sargon II to Ashurbanipal ............................... 43 Question 68 Option E Near East: Society in Israel from Jeroboam I to the Fall of Samaria .................................................. 43 Question 69 Option F Near East: Persian Society in the time of Darius and Xerxes ............................................................... 43 Question 70 Option G Greece: Question 71 Option H Greece: Bronze Age Society Mycenaean Society ............. 44 Question 72 Option I Greece: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra 371 BC .... 44 Question 73 Option J Greece: Athenian Society in the time of Pericles ................. 44 Question 74 Option K Rome: Roman Society in the time of Cicero ...................... 45 Question 75 Option L Rome: Society in Rome from Augustus to Titus ................ 45 Question 76 Option M Rome: 106b Bronze Age Society Minoan Society ................... 43 Roman Society in the Fourth Century AD .............. 45 41 In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: present a sustained, logical, and well-structured answer to the question use relevant sources to support your answer use historical terms and concepts appropriately Marks Question 64 Option A Egypt: Society in Old Kingdom Egypt, Dynasties III VI (25 marks) (a) Explain the importance of significant myths and legends in Old Kingdom society. 25 OR (b) Discuss the range of occupations and their economic importance in Old Kingdom society. 25 Question 65 Option B Egypt: Society in Middle Kingdom Egypt, Dynasties XI XII (25 marks) (a) Explain the importance of significant myths and legends in Middle Kingdom society. 25 OR (b) Explain changes in funerary customs in Middle Kingdom society. 25 Question 66 Option C Egypt: Society in New Kingdom Egypt during the Ramesside Period, Dynasties XIX XX (25 marks) (a) Explain the roles of a New Kingdom king (pharaoh) during the Ramesside period. 25 OR (b) Describe the main features of religion in the Ramesside period. 42 25 Marks Question 67 Option D Near East: Assyrian Society in the Sargonid Period from Sargon II to Ashurbanipal (25 marks) (a) Describe the main features of religion in the Sargonid period. 25 OR (b) Explain the main roles of Assyrian kings during the Sargonid period. 25 Question 68 Option E Near East: Society in Israel from Jeroboam I to the Fall of Samaria (25 marks) (a) Discuss the roles and influence of prophets in ancient Israelite society. 25 OR (b) Explain the roles and influence of the monarchy in ancient Israelite society. 25 Question 69 Option F Near East: Persian Society in the time of Darius and Xerxes (25 marks) (a) Explain the main roles of Persian kings during this period. 25 OR (b) Describe the main features of religion in Persian society during this period. 25 Question 70 Option G Greece: Bronze Age Society Minoan Society (25 marks) (a) Describe the main features of religion in Minoan society. 25 OR (b) Discuss the range of occupations and their economic importance in Bronze Age society. 43 25 In your answer you will be assessed on how well you: present a sustained, logical, and well-structured answer to the question use relevant sources to support your answer use historical terms and concepts appropriately Marks Question 71 Option H Greece: Bronze Age Society Mycenaean Society (25 marks) (a) Explain the importance of warriors and warfare in Mycenaean society. 25 OR (b) Describe the main features of industry and trade in Mycenaean society. 25 Question 72 Option I Greece: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra 371 BC (25 marks) (a) Explain the reasons for the Spartan military way of life. 25 OR (b) Describe the main features of Spartan religion. 25 Question 73 Option J Greece: Athenian Society in the time of Pericles (25 marks) (a) Discuss the range of occupations and their economic importance in Athenian society at this time. 25 OR (b) Describe the main features of religion in Athenian society. 44 25 Marks Question 74 Option K Rome: Roman Society in the time of Cicero (25 marks) (a) Describe the composition and organisation of the military in this period. 25 OR (b) Explain how Roman provinces were administered in the time of Cicero. 25 Question 75 Option L Rome: Society in Rome from Augustus to Titus (25 marks) (a) Explain the growth of imperial bureaucracy and the role of freedmen. 25 OR (b) Discuss the importance of the military in Roman society at this time. 25 Question 76 Option M Rome: Roman Society in the Fourth Century AD (25 marks) (a) Discuss the importance of the military in Roman society at this time. 25 OR (b) Describe the funerary customs and rituals of pagans and Christians at this time. 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