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Year 12 Ancient History

 Pompeii and Herculaneum

Study Resources

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Part 1

• 1 Glossary

• 2 Flashcards

• 3 Quick Test

• 4 Quick Test Solutions

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Part 2

• 1 Glossary

• 2 Flashcards

• 3 Quick Test

• 4 Quick Test Solutions

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Part 3

• 1 Glossary

• 2 Flashcards

• 3 Quick Test

• 4 Quick Test Solutions

Video Links and Resources

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• Pompeii and Herculaneum: Investigating the Past

• Pompeii and Herculaneum: Social Structure Video
• Campania: Social Structure Summary

• The Cursus Honorum

• Religion in Pompeii and Herculaneum

• Eruption of 79AD & its Impact Pompeii and Herculaneum

• Influence of Greek & Roman Culture on Art & Architecture

• Representations of Pompeii and Herculaneum Over Time

• Value & Impact of Tourism - Pompeii and Herculaneum

• Local Political Life - Pompeii and Herculaneum

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Geographical Context

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• Geographical Context 1

• Geographical Context 2

• Plans images

• Plans and Streetscapes 1

• Plans and Streetscapes 2

• Geographical Setting of Campania

• Geographical Setting & Natural Features of Campania

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Nature and Evidence of Sources

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Range of Available Sources

• Evidence: Physical and Written

• Early Discoveries & Changing Nature of Excavations

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Limitations, Reliability & Evaluation of Sources

• How to Assess Evidence

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Evidence for Eruption

• Evidence for Eruption

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Evidence for Trade, Commerce, Industries, Occupations

• Evidence: Main Industries within Pompeii

• Evidence of Economy in Pompeii

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Issues of Conservation and Reconstruction

• Issues of Conservation and Reconstruction

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Religion

• Religion in Pompeii and Herculaneum

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Written Sources - Questions to Ask

Study Resources

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• 1 Glossary

• 2 Flashcards

• 3 Source Analysis Scaffold

Archaeological Sources - Questions to Ask

Study Resources

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• 1 Glossary

• 2 Flashcards

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Analysing History Sources

• Method for Analysing Sources

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• History Source Tips

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• How to Analyse a Primary Source (pdf)

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• Ethical Issues: Human Remains (pdf)

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• Changing Interpretations - Impact of New Research and Technology (pdf)

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• Changing Nature of Excavations in 19th & 20th Centuries (pdf)

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Rome: The Julio-Claudians and the Roman Empire AD 14-69

Study Resources

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• 1 Glossary

• 2 Flashcards

• 3 Quick Test

• 4 Quick Test Solutions

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Reforms

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• 1 Glossary

• 2 Flashcards

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Video Link

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• The Julio Claudian Family Tree

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Agrippina the Younger

Study Resources

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• 1 Glossary

• 2 Flashcards

• 3 Quick Test

• 4 Quick Test Solutions

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Video Links

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• Agrippina the Younger: A Digital Story

• Agrippina the Younger: A Photo Essay

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Minoan Society

Study Resources

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Part 1

• 1 Glossary

• 2 Flashcards

• 3 Quick Test

• 4 Quick Test Solutions

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Part 2

• 1 Glossary

• 2 Flashcards

• 3 Quick Test

• 4 Quick Test Solutions

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Video Links

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• The Ancient Minoan Empire Overview 1

• The Ancient Minoan Empire Overview 2

• The Ancient Minoan Empire Overview 3

• The Ancient Minoan Empire Overview 4

• Geographical Environment 1

• Geographical Environment 2

• Trade 1

• Trade 2

• Religion 1

• Religion 2

• Food and Clothing

• Housing and Furniture

• Syllabus Notes

• Frescoes

• Jewellery

• Pottery

• Art

• Horns of Consecration

• Bull Leaping

• Knossos

• The History of Crete

• The Geographical Setting of Crete

• Rulers: Kings, Queens, Priests

• Gender Roles

• Women in Minoan Culture

• Religious Deities and Symbols

• The Minoan Culture

• Funeral Beliefs and Practices

• Death and Burial

• Minoan Architecture

HSC Ancient History Examination Tips

Video Links

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• Tips on Exam Structure and Multiple Choice

• Tips on Written Response in Section A Part 1

• Unpacking HSC Questions

• Tips for Section 2 Questions

• Tips for Section 3 Questions

• Tips for Section 4 Questions

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