QCE Ancient HistoryPractice Examination 1

This paper covers

• Caesar's Commentarii de Bello Gallico as primary source
• personal prestige and dignitas in the late Roman Republic
• army loyalty and the role of donativa and shared spoils
• constitutional limits of imperium and proconsular command
• propaganda, self-presentation, and the construction of Roman military glory
• Unit 4 Topic 2: Julius Caesar — nature and exercise of power and authority
• use of propaganda and public image
• relationship with key institutions (Senate) and individuals (soldiers, tribunes, Roman people)
• QCAA Band A source comprehension, analysis, evaluation and synthesis

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.