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HSC Year 11 Ancient History practice questions by area of study

60 exam-style questions · full worked solutions

The 60 practice questions inside the HSC Year 11 Ancient History Mastery Pack, grouped by area of study. Every question comes with a full worked solution.

  1. Y11 · Investigating ancient history – The nature of ancient history (option: The investigation of ancient sites and sources)10 questions · 26 marks
    • Multiple choice × 6
    • Explain × 1
    • Outline × 1
    • Assess × 1
    • Evaluate × 1
  2. Y11 · Investigating ancient history – Case studies, List A: The Roman games10 questions · 26 marks
    • Multiple choice × 6
    • Describe × 1
    • Explain × 1
    • Analyse × 1
    • Assess × 1
  3. Y11 · Investigating ancient history – Case studies, List B: The Shang dynasty10 questions · 26 marks
    • Multiple choice × 6
    • Explain × 2
    • Assess × 1
    • Outline × 1
  4. Y11 · Features of ancient societies – Society 1: Assyria (Neo-Assyrian period); key feature: Weapons and warfare10 questions · 28 marks
    • Multiple choice × 6
    • Identify × 1
    • Explain × 1
    • Assess × 1
    • Evaluate × 1
  5. Y11 · Features of ancient societies – Society 2: Phoenicia (Iron Age city-states); key feature: Trade and cultural contact10 questions · 26 marks
    • Multiple choice × 6
    • Describe × 1
    • Explain × 1
    • Analyse × 1
    • Assess × 1
  6. Y11 · Historical investigation (process of historical investigation)10 questions · 22 marks
    • Multiple choice × 6
    • Propose × 1
    • Evaluate × 1
    • Explain × 1
    • Construct × 1
Sample question
An excavator records that a rubbish pit cuts through a beaten-earth floor. What can be concluded about their relative dates?
  • The floor was laid after the pit was dug
  • The pit was dug after the floor was laid
  • The pit and floor were made at the same moment
  • The pit must be modern
Show the worked answer

Answer: B

A feature that cuts another must be later than the deposit it cuts. The pit is therefore later than the floor, though not necessarily modern.

Common questions

How many HSC Year 11 Ancient History practice questions are included, and how are they grouped?

60 exam-style questions grouped by area of study, each with a full worked solution.

The breakdown is 10 on Y11 · Investigating ancient history – The nature of ancient history (option: The investigation of ancient sites and sources), 10 on Y11 · Investigating ancient history – Case studies, List A: The Roman games, 10 on Y11 · Investigating ancient history – Case studies, List B: The Shang dynasty, 10 on Y11 · Features of ancient societies – Society 1: Assyria (Neo-Assyrian period); key feature: Weapons and warfare, 10 on Y11 · Features of ancient societies – Society 2: Phoenicia (Iron Age city-states); key feature: Trade and cultural contact, 10 on Y11 · Historical investigation (process of historical investigation).

Can I try a HSC Year 11 Ancient History practice question before buying?

Yes. One sample question with its worked answer is on this page; the full set comes with the HSC Year 11 Ancient History Mastery Pack, one payment, no subscription.

Are these official NESA questions?

No. These are original Year 11 practice questions. Your school sets its assessment program; use the linked official curriculum sources to check course coverage.

Included in the HSC Year 11 Ancient History Mastery Pack

2 original practice exams with worked solutions, 6 revision notes, 60 practice questions and 72 flashcards.

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Ancient History · 60 practice questions