TCE Modern HistoryPractice Examination 1

This paper covers

• Section A Q1–Q4 (USA, Australia, Germany, Russia/USSR; earlier OR later period): a historian's verdict that a single crisis (war, defeat or depression) was the main driver of change — test it against other drivers
• Section B Q5–Q8 (Japan, India, Indonesia, China; earlier OR later period): internal divisions versus external threats — which shaped the nation more?
• Section C Q9 The Cold War (origins plus at least three specific incidents, named historians): ideology as the main cause and sustaining force of the Cold War
• Section C Q10–Q12 (Australia–Asia, terrorism, migration; interpretations required): Australia–Japan from enemy to partner; terrorism as a label; migration causes versus consequences

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.