HSC Year 11 Ancient HistoryOriginal synoptic practice exam 1 (original practice exam, not an official NESA paper)
| Reading time | See the stated paper time |
| Writing time | 2 hours writing + 10 minutes reading; original practice format for Year 11, not an official NESA examination |
| Total marks | 80 |
| Questions | 12 |
| Structure | Section I — 5 Q, 30 marks · Section II — 3 Q, 25 marks · Section III — 3 Q, 10 marks · Section IV — 1 Q, 15 marks |
This paper covers
- The nature of ancient history: investigating ancient sites and sources
- Case study (List A): The Roman games
- Case study (List B): The Shang dynasty
- Features of ancient societies: Assyria – Weapons and warfare
- Features of ancient societies: Phoenicia – Trade and cultural contact
- Historical investigation
Use the materials specified by your teacher for this practice task. Follow the instructions on the paper.
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.
Common questions
What does HSC Year 11 Ancient History Original synoptic practice exam 1 (original practice exam, not an official NESA paper) cover?
The nature of ancient history: investigating ancient sites and sources; Case study (List A): The Roman games; Case study (List B): The Shang dynasty; Features of ancient societies: Assyria – Weapons and warfare; Features of ancient societies: Phoenicia – Trade and cultural contact; Historical investigation.
How long is HSC Year 11 Ancient History Original synoptic practice exam 1 (original practice exam, not an official NESA paper), and how is it marked?
2 hours writing + 10 minutes reading; original practice format for Year 11, not an official NESA examination; 80 marks; 12 questions. See the marking guide for worked solutions and scoring criteria.
Is Original synoptic practice exam 1 (original practice exam, not an official NESA paper) an official NESA paper?
No. It is an original Year 11 practice resource, not an official board examination. Your school determines its assessment program.
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