Answering Pompeii and Herculaneum Practice Questions for section I of the HSC Ancient History exam is the best way to brush up on your exam skills, especially to maximise marks in your assessments.
From 2019 onwards, the layout of theAncient History HSCexamhas changed.
In Section One, on the Core Study of Pompeii and Herculaneum, there will no longer be any multiple-choice questions.
Now, the 25 marks in this section will be made up by 3 or 4 short answer questions, one of which is worth 10-15 marks.
In this section, you will be asked tointerpret and analyse sources and apply your own knowledgein order to answer the questions.Your answers should besupported by evidencefrom primary or secondary sources.
Check out our range of questions to help you prepare for the new Part I of the HSC Paper!
To make things easier for you, we’ve compiled a practice Section 1 of the new HSC Ancient History Paper!
庞贝和赫库兰尼姆Practi HSC古老的历史ce Questions:
Question 1 (3 Marks)
Outline的证据Egyptian influences at Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Question 2(4 Marks)
Describe the natural features and geographical setting of the Campania region.
Question3(5Marks)
How did the eruption of Mount Vesuvius affect the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Question4(5 Marks)
What hasmodern archaeologyrevealed关于the diet of the citizens of Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Question5(6Marks)
Describe the leisure activities which were practisedatPompeii and Herculaneum.UseSource A and your own knowledge.
Source A
Painting on marble of women playing knuckles, Herculaneum.
Question6(6 Marks)
How useful is Source B as evidence for the social status and role of women in Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Source B
‘Eumachia, daughter of Lucius, a public priestess, in her own name, and in the name of her son,MurcusNumistriusFronto, made thechalcidicum,cryptaand the porticus with her own money and dedicated the same to Concordia Augusta and to Pietas.‘
Inscription on the Building ofEumachia, Pompeii
Question7(6Marks)
Assess the values and limitations of Source C as evidence for foreign influences on religion.
Source C
Temple of Isis, Pompeii
Question8(8Marks)
What does the evidence reveal关于political structure in Pompeii and Herculaneum?
Question9 (8 Marks)
Discussthe Italian and international contributions to the conservation of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Question 10 (10 Marks)
To what extent does Source D and E provide a comprehensive understanding of the lives of slaves in Pompeii and Herculaneum?Support your answer with reference to these and other relevant sources.
Source D
Gold bracelet inscribed “from the master to his slave girl” found in Pompeii
Source E
Fresco depicting slaves at work, Herculaneum
Question 11(13 Marks)
Discuss the ethical issues relating to the study and display of human remains in Pompeii and Herculaneum. In your answer refer toSource F and your own knowledge.
Source F
Skeletons in a Herculaneum Boathouse
Question 12(12Marks)
What contributions have archaeologists made tounderstanding of Pompeii and Herculaneum since the 1900s?
Question 13 (15Marks)
What do Sources G and H reveal about trade and commerce in Pompeii and Herculaneum? Support your answer with reference to these and other relevant sources.
Source G
Modern Diagram of the Forum in Pompeii
Source H
Building remains in Herculaneum
Question 14 (15 Marks)
Assess the values and limitations of Sources I and J as evidence for religion and daily life in Pompeii and Herculaneum. In your response, refer the sources and your own knowledge.
Source I
Lararium at the House of Vettii, Pompeii
Source J
Mosaic depicting Neptune and his wife Amphitrite, in the dining room of the House of Neptune and Amphitrite, Herculaneum.
Question15 (15 Marks)
Assessthe impactsof new research and technologies in the changing interpretations of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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