Explore HSC Year 11 Modern History practice exams and worked solutions

Two original synoptic practice exams and 5 separate 20-mark topic tests, with worked solutions. These are school-study practice resources, not official examination formats. Open any paper to see what it covers.

1. Original synoptic practice exam 1 (written for this hub; not a NESA paper)70 marks · 9 questions · 4 sections
   • The nature of modern history
   • Case studies – List A (Europe, North America, Australia)
   • Case studies – List B (Asia, the Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America)
   • The shaping of the modern world
   • Historical investigation
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2. Original synoptic practice exam 2 (written for this hub; not a NESA paper)70 marks · 9 questions · 4 sections
   • The nature of modern history
   • Case studies – List A (Europe, North America, Australia)
   • Case studies – List B (Asia, the Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America)
   • The shaping of the modern world
   • Historical investigation
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3. Topic assessment: The nature of modern history20 marks · 4 questions
   • Year 11 focus area: Investigating modern history – The nature of modern history (at least ONE of 4 options, or an integrated study)
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4. Topic assessment: List A case study20 marks · 4 questions
   • Year 11 focus area: Investigating modern history – Case studies, List A (ONE case study required; minimum 10 indicative hours)
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5. Topic assessment: List B case study20 marks · 4 questions
   • Year 11 focus area: Investigating modern history – Case studies, List B (ONE case study required; minimum 10 indicative hours)
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6. Topic assessment: The shaping of the modern world20 marks · 4 questions
   • Year 11 focus area: The shaping of the modern world (at least ONE of 6 options; minimum 40 indicative hours)
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7. Topic assessment: Historical investigation20 marks · 4 questions
   • Year 11 focus area: Historical investigation (maximum 20 indicative hours; standalone or integrated)
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