QCE Ancient HistoryPractice Examination 9

This paper covers

• Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony: political nature of the alliance (34 BCE)
• The Donations of Alexandria and Ptolemaic imperial ambition
• Octavian's propaganda war against Antony and Cleopatra
• Usefulness and reliability of hostile Roman sources (Plutarch, Dio Cassius, Cicero, Octavian)
• Unit 4 Topic 2: Personality study — Cleopatra VII
• Source analysis and evaluation of primary evidence in reconstructing ancient history

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.