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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

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

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 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

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the significance of the family in social and political life.

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

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the political, economic and social impact of warfare and conquest.

Links to Foundation to Year 10 Ancient History

The Ancient History curriculum continues to develop student learning in history through the same strands used in the Foundation to Year 10 history curriculum, although the historical knowledge and understanding strand includes a wider range of concepts …

Links to Foundation to Year 10 | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum

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the impact of technological innovations on social, economic and political development and their legacy.

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

Representation of Cross-curriculum priorities Ancient History

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures is addressed in this subject through the investigation of sites of significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and the preservation and conservation of those sites. Students …

Representation of Cross-curriculum priorities | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum

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The main social hierarchies for example elites, workers, slaves, ethnic groups and foreigners (where applicable)

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funerary practices (burial sites, forms of burial, ceremonies) and their relationship to religious beliefs and social status.

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The political, social and economic impact of colonisation and trade on Greek poleis, including the role of the trireme and the emergence of a merchant class

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Reasons for the reforms of Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, the methods used by the Gracchi, and the political, economic and social impact of the reforms

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The reasons for the reforms of Augustus and their political, social, military, cultural and economic impact on the Roman Republic

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The significance of the human remains for an understanding of the life and times in which they lived, including the social status of individuals, the beliefs and practices of the society, the health of ancient populations, and the nature of the envir …

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Zhang Jue and The Way of Great Peace campaign, the Yellow Turban Rebellion of AD 184 and its suppression; the north-western rebellion in the Liang province: the consequent social and economic disruption

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The geographical and historical context of the Celts, including main Celtic groups and cultures – Urnfield (1200-600BC), Hallstatt (700 – 500BC) and La Tène (500BC – AD100); social structure; cultural practices; Celtic art; technology; religious beliefs …

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