Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World Ancient History
This unit involves an investigation of how the ancient world has been represented. This involves an exploration of the remaining sources and how they have been interpreted. This unit focuses on issues relevant to the investigation of the ancient world …
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 2: Ancient Societies Ancient History
This unit involves an investigation of how people lived in the ancient world through an examination of the evidence of the social, political and economic institutions and structures of TWO societies. Students will also study ONE significant feature of …
Unit 2: Ancient Societies | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 3: People, Power and Authority Ancient History
This unit involves an investigation of ONE ancient society across a broad historical period, with a particular emphasis on the nature and exercise of power and authority in that society. Students also study ONE individual who had a significant impact …
Unit 3: People, Power and Authority | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Unit 4: Reconstructing the Ancient World Ancient History
This unit involves an investigation of a significant historical period through an analysis of relevant archaeological and written sources. Students will examine how these sources have been used to construct an understanding of the relevant social, political, …
Unit 4: Reconstructing the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Representation of General capabilities Ancient History
The seven general capabilities of Literacy, Numeracy, Information and Communication technology (ICT) capability, Critical and creative thinking, Personal and social capability, Ethical understanding, and Intercultural understanding are identified where …
Representation of General capabilities | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Rationale/Aims Ancient History
Rationale The Ancient History curriculum enables students to study life in early civilisations based on the analysis and interpretation of physical and written remains. The ancient period, as defined in this curriculum, extends from the development of …
Rationale/Aims | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
Structure of Ancient History Ancient History
Units In Ancient History, students study the key institutions, structures and features of ancient societies and develop a broader and deeper comprehension of the origins, impact and legacy of ideas, beliefs and values of the ancient world. The Ancient …
Structure of Ancient History | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH010
Analyse and account for the different perspectives of individuals and groups in the past
ACHAH010 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH011
Evaluate critically different historical interpretations of the past, how they evolved, and how they are shaped by the historian’s perspective
ACHAH011 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH041
The different interpretations and representations of Masada (from the ancient past to the more recent past, to today) including the notion of the event as a Roman victory, and re-evaluations of Masada as a symbol of Jewish persecution
ACHAH041 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH066
The different interpretations and representations of Alexander (from the ancient past to the present), including Alexander as ‘the great general’, the philhellene, the founder of cities; and representations of his character and personality (for example …
ACHAH066 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH084
The geographic and historical context of the Early Christians, including an overview of the life of Christ and the crucifixion; the Jewish and Hebrew tradition, key aspects of Graeco-Roman religion; the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire; …
ACHAH084 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH098
Analyse and account for the different perspectives of individuals and groups in the past
ACHAH098 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2: Ancient Societies | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH099
Evaluate critically different historical interpretations of the past, how they evolved, and how they are shaped by the historian’s perspective
ACHAH099 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2: Ancient Societies | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH154
Analyse and account for the different perspectives of individuals and groups in the past
ACHAH154 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3: People, Power and Authority | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH155
Evaluate critically different historical interpretations of the past, how they evolved, and how they are shaped by the historian’s perspective
ACHAH155 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3: People, Power and Authority | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH171
The historical and geographical context, including Persian origins, neighbouring countries
ACHAH171 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3: People, Power and Authority | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH172
The nature of power and authority at the beginning of the period, including the social and political structure of Persian society (the role of king and court, the ‘bandaka’, the role of the family, tribal, and clan systems, royal women, commoners, subject …
ACHAH172 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3: People, Power and Authority | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH176
The nature and extent of imperial expansion, warfare, conquest and diplomacy, including the suppression of revolts for example in Babylon and Egypt, the invasions of Greece and the nature of Persian imperialism
ACHAH176 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3: People, Power and Authority | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum
ACHAH177
The importance of building programs as expressions of power, and the achievements of the Achaemenid dynasty in art and architecture; the royal capitals at Pasargadae, Susa, and Persepolis
ACHAH177 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3: People, Power and Authority | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum