We know studying for Ancient can be really difficult, and so can getting your hands on all the HSC Ancient History past papers you need!
So much content! So little time!
However, we know that HSC Ancient History past papers are thebest way to reinforce all that contentand make sure youace that HSC Ancient History Exam!
这个列表包括论文followed the previous syllabus, so any paper before 2019 will look a little different to what you’ve been studying — but this doesn’t mean that they aren’t useful.
Ready to start revising with some past papers? Let’s go!
Changes to HSC Ancient History Past Papers
How to Study for Ancient History
Ancient History Past Papers
Changes to HSC Ancient History Past Papers
As we’ve mentioned initially, any past papers from 2019 and prior are structured differently to the papers that follow the current syllabus.
These papers havemultiple–choice questions in theCities of Vesuvius Source Study.With the current syllabus, this sectionconsists ofthree or four questions, with one worth 10-15 marks.
Papers from before 2020 have always had four questions in theAncient Society section,but now they may have threeorfour.
For thePersonality section, older papers have had two questions, butthere can now be twoorthree,with at least one of them worth 10-15 marks.
The Historical Period Section remains the same,providing two25 markessay questions, one of which you are required to answer.
但不要过于担心se changes,you can take a look at the sample paper for the 2019 exam here (which is how your exam paper should look).
However, the old past papers are not useless — they are still great practice for the real thing!Just be mindful and aware that some of the sections will look different and the question types may be different.
So, without further ado, here’s a comprehensive list of all the HSC Ancient History past papers you’ll ever need!
How to Study for Ancient History
There’s no doubt thatAncient History is a content-heavy subject(but this can be said for all subjects that you study).
Not to worry though — we’ve got some helpful tips you can follow to learn the content easily and ace the different types of responses required of you in the exams.
Here are some resources you’ll want to refer to when having a go at questions from the past papers:
- How to Write a Killer History Essay Plan in 5 Steps!
- HSC Ancient Core Study: Pompeii and Herculaneum Sources and Quotations
- How To Ace Your HSC Ancient History Extended Response
- How to Integrate HSC Ancient History Sources into Your Responses
For exam prep, you’ll need to manage your time well and have your notes ready for revision. Check out our advice below:
- The Comprehensive 7 Day HSC Ancient History Study Plan
- How to Write Effective HSC Ancient History Study Notes
HSC Ancient History Past Papers
Looking for more practice questions? Check out the ones we’ve created below:
- HSC Ancient History Pompeii and Herculaneum Practice Questions
- HSC Ancient History Personality Study Practice Questions
- 20+ HSC Ancient History Practice Questions for Ancient Societies
You can also check out our tips for scoring a Band 6here!
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Jack Theodouloustudies a double degree of Education/Arts majoring in English at the University of Sydney. Previously an instructor of classical guitar, Jack began coaching at Art of Smart in 2015. In his spare time, Jack often finds himself entangled in a love-hate relationship with creative writing and an occasional obsession with video games.
