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Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World
Topic 1: Digging up the past
Contextual study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 1: Digging up the past > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to differences between primary and secondary sources as well as literary and non-literary sources ways in which archaeological sites have been discovered various methods of excavation, including grid excavation roles and responsibilities of members of an archaeological team ways in which evidence from the Ancient World has been lost and rediscovered
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about problems of authenticity, e.g. the identification and origin of ancient artefacts, human remains and documents the reliability of ancient writers who did not witness the events they describe the condition of artefacts and the impact on their use as evidence methods and results of scientific analysis (forensic techniques) and modern preservation of remains.
Depth study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 1: Digging up the past > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to methods of authentication, e.g. scientific and comparative dating techniques for documents and objects, and cross-referencing of ancient sources the nature of the site/s, and the condition and extent of the remains the role of museums in acquiring, collecting and storing artefacts/cultural materials
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about archaeological issues
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about archaeological sites and issues, e.g. ancient sources that have been deemed to be fakes or forgeries over time and the difficulties of authentication associated with these sources, motivations of the perpetrators of fakes and forgeries and the significance of the evidence they were intended to provide about the ancient past the nature and significance of cultural property for the society to which it belongs, and arguments for and against the return of cultural property to descendants or peoples who claim ownership the condition of human remains and how they were preserved, discovered and/or removed from where they were found; issues of conservation and preservation of the site/s, e.g. factors that threaten the integrity or survival of the ancient site (environmental factors, war, terrorism, pillaging, poverty); effectiveness and appropriateness of methods used to preserve, conserve and/or reconstruct the site/s; relevant national or international charters or conventions (e.g. UNESCO's Charters) and international efforts to protect sites of World Heritage significance the nature and impact on cultural heritage of looting and the illegal trade of antiquities the significance of human remains for an understanding of the life and times in which they lived, e.g. the social status of individuals, the beliefs and practices of the society, the health and social conditions, and the nature of the environment ethical issues relevant to the treatment, display and ownership of remains, e.g. the use of destructive methods of scientific analysis the reconstruction of ancient site/s, e.g. painting, historical fiction, film, documentaries, museum displays, and virtual worlds, and understanding their use for propaganda contributions of museums to an understanding of ancient ways of life and the question of whose past is represented in museum displays and exhibitions
- Create responses that communicate meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 1: Digging up the past > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues around the discovery, treatment and preservation of archaeological evidence
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about modern cultural depictions of archaeology, and archaeologists, e.g. in literature or films such as the Indiana Jones series and The Mummy.
Topic 2: Slavery
Contextual study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 2: Slavery > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to: a broad chronological overview, from the origins of the society to the period that is the focus for investigation the geographical location, the nature of the environment and its influence on the society.
Depth study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 2: Slavery > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to: the social structure, e.g. main social hierarchies (elites, workers, slaves, ethnic groups and foreigners), role and status of women and children, and attitude/s towards women, children and education political institutions, e.g. organisation (monarchy, kingship, tyranny, republic, democracy), the role and function of key political institutions and political positions, and key legal structures economic activities, e.g. the nature and importance of economic activity (agriculture, commerce, industry, trade and building programs), the organisation of free and indentured labour, and economic exchange (tribute, taxation and coinage)
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about: key archaeological and written sources on slavery for the society selected the nature of sources for slavery and evidence for the origins of slavery composition of slave groups, occupations (of men, women and children) and treatment the economic importance of slavery attitudes to slavery, the status of slaves and their relationship with masters the extent of slavery and significant events in the history of slavery, e.g. revolts
- Create responses that communicate meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 2: Slavery > Concluding study
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the legacy of slavery for the selected society.
Topic 3: Art and architecture
Contextual study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 3: Art and architecture > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to a broad chronological overview, from the origins of the society to the period that is the focus for investigation the geographical location, the nature of the environment and its influence on the society.
Depth study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 3: Art and architecture > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the social structure, e.g. main social hierarchies (elites, workers, slaves, ethnic groups and foreigners), role and status of women and children, and attitudes/towards women, children and education political institutions, e.g. organisation (monarchy, kingship, tyranny, republic, democracy), the role and function of key political institutions and political positions, and key legal structures economic activities, e.g. the nature and importance of economic activity (agriculture, commerce, industry, trade and building programs), the organisation of free and indentured labour, and economic exchange (tribute, taxation and coinage)
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about key archaeological and written sources on art and architecture for the society selected the nature of sources for art and architecture themes and styles of art the main features, materials, purpose and function of various forms of architecture the role and significance of art and architecture, public and private evidence from the spread of particular forms of art and architecture in the Ancient World through trade, the movement of peoples and conquest
- Create responses that communicate meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 3: Art and architecture > Concluding study
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the legacy of art and architecture for the selected society and modern times.
Topic 4: Weapons and warfare
Contextual study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 4: Weapons and warfare > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to a broad chronological overview, from the origins of the society to the period that is the focus for investigation the geographical location, the nature of the environment and its influence on the society.
Depth study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 4: Weapons and warfare > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the social structure, e.g. main social hierarchies (elites, workers, slaves, ethnic groups and foreigners), role and status of women and children and attitude/s towards women, children and education political institutions, e.g. organisation (monarchy, kingship, tyranny, republic, democracy), the role and function of key political institutions and political positions and key legal structures economic activities, e.g. the nature and importance of economic activity (agriculture, commerce, industry, trade and building programs), the organisation of free and indentured labour and economic exchange (tribute, taxation and coinage)
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about key archaeological and written sources on weapons and warfare for the society selected the nature of sources for weapons and warfare and early evidence for military encounters in the Ancient World the composition and role of armies and navies, and changes in forms of weapons and military tactics the significance of the military the political, economic and social impact of warfare and conquest
- Create responses that communicate meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 4: Weapons and warfare > Concluding study
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the legacy of weapons and warfare for the selected society and modern times.
Topic 5: Technology and engineering
Contextual study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 5: Technology and engineering > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to a broad chronological overview, from the origins of the society to the period that is the focus for the study, the geographical location, the nature of the environment and its influence on the society.
Depth study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 5: Technology and engineering > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the social structure, e.g. main social hierarchies (elites, workers, slaves, ethnic groups and foreigners), role and status of women and children and attitude/s towards women, children and education, political institutions, e.g. organisation (monarchy, kingship, tyranny, republic, democracy), the role and function of key political institutions and political positions and key legal structures, economic activities, e.g. the nature and importance of economic activity (agriculture, commerce, industry, trade and building programs), the organisation of free and indentured labour and economic exchange (tribute, taxation and coinage)
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about key archaeological and written sources on technology and engineering for the society selected - the nature of sources for technology and engineering - technological developments in the construction material and methods related to buildings, structures and statues - forms of technology and their impact on households and economic life, e.g. metallurgy, pottery, surgical tools, transport, water supply and sanitation - use of technology in ancient times to access resources and control the environment
- Create responses that communicate meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 5: Technology and engineering > Concluding study
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact and legacy of technological innovations.
Topic 6: The family
Contextual study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 6: The family > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to a broad chronological overview, from the origins of the society to the period that is the focus for the study the geographical location, the nature of the environment and its influence on the society.
Depth study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 6: The family > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the social structure, e.g. main social hierarchies (elites, workers, slaves, ethnic groups and foreigners), role and status of women and children and attitude/s towards women, children and education political institutions, e.g. organisation (monarchy, kingship, tyranny, republic, democracy), the role and function of key political institutions and political positions and key legal structures economic activities, e.g. the nature and importance of economic activity (agriculture, commerce, industry, trade and building programs), the organisation of free and indentured labour and economic exchange (tribute, taxation and coinage)
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the key archaeological and written sources on the family for the society selected the nature of sources on the family and early depictions of the family (men, women and children) in the historical record beliefs and practices that influenced family life, e.g. the purpose of marriage and betrothal, marriage rituals, divorce, concubines, infanticide, concepts of gender and the role and status of women, leisure activities different concepts of the family, family structures and family ties and the roles and relationships within the family concepts of childhood and childhood experiences, e.g. education, rites of passage, age of adulthood
- Create responses that communicate meaning to suit purpose
Concluding study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 6: The family > Concluding study
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the significance of the family in the social and political life.
Topic 7: Beliefs, rituals and funerary practices
Contextual study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 7: Beliefs, rituals and funerary practices > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to a broad chronological overview, from the origins of the society to the period that is the focus for the study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical location, the nature of the environment and its influence on the society.
Depth study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 7: Beliefs, rituals and funerary practices > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the social structure, e.g. main social hierarchies (elites, workers, slaves, ethnic groups and foreigners), role and status of women and children and attitude/s towards women, children and education
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to political institutions, e.g. organisation (monarchy, kingship, tyranny, republic, democracy), the role and function of key political institutions and political positions and key legal structures
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to economic activities, e.g. the nature and importance of economic activity (agriculture, commerce, industry, trade and building programs), the organisation of free and indentured labour and economic exchange (tribute, taxation and coinage)
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about key archaeological and written sources on beliefs, rituals and funerary practices for the society selected the nature of sources for beliefs, rituals and funerary practices dominant beliefs and rituals the influence and significance of beliefs and rituals attitudes to, and beliefs about, death and the concept of an afterlife funerary practices (burial sites, forms of burial, ceremonies) and their relationships to religious beliefs and social status
- Create responses that communicate meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 1: Investigating the Ancient World > Topic 7: Beliefs, rituals and funerary practices > Concluding study
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the legacy of beliefs, rituals and funerary practices for the selected society and modern times.
Unit 2: Personalities in their times
Topic 1: Hatshepsut
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 1: Hatshepsut > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background of Hatshepsut and the time in which she lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the reign of Hatshepsut
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 1: Hatshepsut > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to Hatshepsut's personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Hatshepsut in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Hatshepsut presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Hatshepsut
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 1: Hatshepsut > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Hatshepsut's reign
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 2: Akhenaten
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 2: Akhenaten > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background of Akhenaten and the time in which he lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the reign of Akhenaten
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 2: Akhenaten > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to Akhenaten's personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Akhenaten in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Akhenaten presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Akhenaten
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 2: Akhenaten > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Akhenaten's reign
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 3: Xerxes
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 3: Xerxes > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background of Xerxes and the time in which he lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the reign of Xerxes
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 3: Xerxes > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to Xerxes' personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Xerxes in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Xerxes presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Xerxes
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 3: Xerxes > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Xerxes' reign
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 4: Perikles
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 4: Perikles > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background of Perikles and the time in which he lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the leadership of Perikles
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 4: Perikles > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues associated with Perikles, his personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Perikles in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Perikles presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Perikles
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 4: Perikles > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Perikles’ leadership
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 5: Alexander the Great
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 5: Alexander the Great > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background of Alexander III (also known as Alexander the Great) and the time in which he lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the reign of Alexander III.
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 5: Alexander the Great > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to Alexander’s personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Alexander in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Alexander presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Alexander
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 5: Alexander the Great > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Alexander’s reign
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 6: Hannibal Barca
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 6: Hannibal Barca > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background of Hannibal Barca and the time in which he lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the leadership of Hannibal Barca
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 6: Hannibal Barca > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to Hannibal Barca's personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Hannibal Barca in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Hannibal Barca presented in the secondary sources how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Hannibal Barca
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 6: Hannibal Barca > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Hannibal Barca's leadership
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 7: Cleopatra
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 7: Cleopatra > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background of Cleopatra and the time in which she lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the reign of Cleopatra
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 7: Cleopatra > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to Cleopatra’s personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Cleopatra in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Cleopatra presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Cleopatra
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 7: Cleopatra > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Cleopatra’s reign
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 8: Agrippina the Younger
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 8: Agrippina the Younger > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background of Agrippina the Younger and the time in which she lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the time of Agrippina the Younger.
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 8: Agrippina the Younger > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues associated with Agrippina the Younger, her personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Agrippina the Younger in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Agrippina the Younger presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Agrippina the Younger
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 8: Agrippina the Younger > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Agrippina the Younger’s influence
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 9: Nero
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 9: Nero > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background of Nero and the time in which he lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the reign of Nero.
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 9: Nero > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to Nero’s personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Nero in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Nero presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Nero
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 9: Nero > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Nero’s reign
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 10: Boudica
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 10: Boudica > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background of Boudica and the time in which she lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the leadership of Boudica
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 10: Boudica > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to Boudica’s personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Boudica in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Boudica presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Boudica
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 10: Boudica > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Boudica’s leadership
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 11: Cao Cao
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 11: Cao Cao > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background to Cao Cao and the time in which he lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the reign of Cao Cao.
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 11: Cao Cao > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to Cao Cao’s personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Cao Cao in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Cao Cao presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Cao Cao
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 11: Cao Cao > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Cao Cao’s reign
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 12: Saladin (An-Nasir Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub)
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 12: Saladin (An-Nasir Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub) > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to historical and geographical background to Saladin and the time in which he lived
- Analyze evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the reign of Saladin.
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 12: Saladin (An-Nasir Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub) > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to Saladin’s personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyze evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Saladin in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Saladin presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Saladin
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 12: Saladin (An-Nasir Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub) > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Saladin’s reign
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 13: Richard the Lionheart
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 13: Richard the Lionheart > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background to Richard the Lionheart and the time in which he lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the reign of Richard the Lionheart.
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 13: Richard the Lionheart > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to Richard the Lionheart's personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of Richard the Lionheart in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of Richard the Lionheart presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of Richard the Lionheart
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 13: Richard the Lionheart > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of Richard the Lionheart's reign
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Topic 14: Alternative choice of personality
Contextual study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 14: Alternative choice of personality > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the historical and geographical background of the individual and the time in which they lived
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period issues involved with the nature of evidence from the reign/leadership of the individual.
Depth study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 14: Alternative choice of personality > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the individual’s personality and achievements
- Devise historical questions and conduct research
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the various interpretations and representations of the individual in primary sources the various interpretations and representations of the individual presented in secondary sources and how these have differed over time changing ancient and modern perceptions of the achievements and legacy of the individual
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose.
Concluding study
Unit 2: Personalities in their times > Topic 14: Alternative choice of personality > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the aftermath of the individual’s reign/leadership
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the impact of significant personalities on their times.
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World
Topic 1: Thebes — East and West, 18th Dynasty Egypt
Contextual study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 1: Thebes — East and West, 18th Dynasty Egypt > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Egypt during the 18th Dynasty with particular reference to the remains at key sites and other relevant sources
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g., authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation.
Depth study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 1: Thebes — East and West, 18th Dynasty Egypt > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to - the nature of governance and political developments - significant events and key individuals - social structure - cultural life and practices - religious beliefs and practices
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about - the limitations, reliability, and usefulness of sources
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting an essay in response to historical sources or devise historical questions and conduct research and create a response that communicates meaning by presenting an independent source investigation.
Concluding study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 1: Thebes — East and West, 18th Dynasty Egypt > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the reconstruction of 18th Dynasty Egypt
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about changing interpretations over time relating to an understanding of the period using, for example, new discoveries, research and technologies.
Topic 2: The Bronze Age Aegean
Contextual study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 2: The Bronze Age Aegean > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of the Bronze Age Aegean with particular reference to the remains at key sites and other relevant sources
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation.
Depth study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 2: The Bronze Age Aegean > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of governance and political developments significant events and key individuals social structure cultural life and practices religious beliefs and practices
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability, and usefulness of sources
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting an essay in response to historical sources or devise historical questions and conduct research and create a response that communicates meaning by presenting an independent source investigation.
Concluding study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 2: The Bronze Age Aegean > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the reconstruction of the Bronze Age Aegean
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about changing interpretations over time relating to an understanding of the period using, for example, new discoveries, research and technologies.
Topic 3: Assyria from Tiglath Pileser III to the fall of the Empire
Contextual study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 3: Assyria from Tiglath Pileser III to the fall of the Empire > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Ancient Assyria with particular reference to the remains at key sites and other relevant sources
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation.
Depth study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 3: Assyria from Tiglath Pileser III to the fall of the Empire > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of governance and political developments significant events and key individuals social structure cultural life and practices religious beliefs and practices
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability, and usefulness of sources
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting an essay in response to historical sources or devise historical questions and conduct research and create a response that communicates meaning by presenting an independent source investigation.
Concluding study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 3: Assyria from Tiglath Pileser III to the fall of the Empire > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the reconstruction of Ancient Assyria
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about changing interpretations over time relating to an understanding of the period using, for example, new discoveries, research and technologies.
Topic 4: Fifth Century Athens (BCE)
Contextual study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 4: Fifth Century Athens (BCE) > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Athens during the fifth century BCE with particular reference to the remains at key sites and other relevant sources
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation.
Depth study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 4: Fifth Century Athens (BCE) > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of governance and political developments
- Significant events and key individuals
- Social structure
- Cultural life and practices
- Religious beliefs and practices
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability, and usefulness of sources
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting an essay in response to historical sources or devise historical questions and conduct research and create a response that communicates meaning by presenting an independent source investigation.
Concluding study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 4: Fifth Century Athens (BCE) > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the reconstruction of Athens during the fifth century BCE
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about changing interpretations over time relating to an understanding of the period using, for example, new discoveries, research and technologies.
Topic 5: Philip II and Alexander III of Macedon
Contextual study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 5: Philip II and Alexander III of Macedon > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of ancient Macedon during the reigns of Philip II and Alexander III with particular reference to the remains at key sites and other relevant sources
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation.
Depth study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 5: Philip II and Alexander III of Macedon > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of governance and political developments significant events and key individuals social structure cultural life and practices religious beliefs and practices
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability and usefulness of sources and either
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting an essay in response to historical sources or devise historical questions and conduct research and create a response that communicates meaning by presenting an independent source investigation.
Concluding study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 5: Philip II and Alexander III of Macedon > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the reconstruction of ancient Macedon in the time of Philip II and Alexander III
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about changing interpretations over time relating to an understanding of the period using, for example, new discoveries, research and technologies.
Topic 6: Early Imperial Rome
Contextual study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 6: Early Imperial Rome > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of early Imperial Rome with particular reference to the remains at key sites and other relevant sources
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation.
Depth study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 6: Early Imperial Rome > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of governance and political developments significant events and key individuals social structure cultural life and practices religious beliefs and practices
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability, and usefulness of sources
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting an essay in response to historical sources or devise historical questions and conduct research and create a response that communicates meaning by presenting an independent source investigation.
Concluding study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 6: Early Imperial Rome > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the reconstruction of early Imperial Rome
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about changing interpretations over time relating to an understanding of the period using, for example, new discoveries, research and technologies.
Topic 7: Pompeii and Herculaneum
Contextual study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 7: Pompeii and Herculaneum > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Pompeii and Herculaneum from their foundations to the period leading up to the eruption of Vesuvius
- With particular reference to the remains at these sites and other relevant sources
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g., authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation.
Depth study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 7: Pompeii and Herculaneum > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of governance and political developments significant events and key individuals social structure cultural life and practices religious beliefs and practices
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability, and usefulness of sources
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting an essay in response to historical sources or devise historical questions and conduct research and create a response that communicates meaning by presenting an independent source investigation.
Concluding study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 7: Pompeii and Herculaneum > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the reconstruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about changing interpretations over time relating to an understanding of the period using, for example, new discoveries, research and technologies.
Topic 8: Later Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms
Contextual study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 8: Later Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of ancient China from 180–280 CE with particular reference to the remains at key sites and other relevant sources
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g., authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation.
Depth study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 8: Later Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to - the nature of governance and political developments - significant events and key individuals - social structure - cultural life and practices - religious beliefs and practices
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about - the limitations, reliability, and usefulness of sources
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting an essay in response to historical sources or devise historical questions and conduct research and create a response that communicates meaning by presenting an independent source investigation.
Concluding study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 8: Later Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the reconstruction of the Later Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about changing interpretations over time relating to an understanding of the period using, for example, new discoveries, research and technologies.
Topic 9: The ‘Fall’ of the Western Roman Empire
Contextual study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 9: The ‘Fall’ of the Western Roman Empire > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of the Roman Empire from its height of power to its decline with particular reference to the remains at key sites and other relevant sources
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation.
Depth study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 9: The ‘Fall’ of the Western Roman Empire > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of governance and political developments significant events and key individuals social structure cultural life and practices religious beliefs and practices
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability, and usefulness of sources
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting an essay in response to historical sources or devise historical questions and conduct research and create a response that communicates meaning by presenting an independent source investigation.
Concluding study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 9: The ‘Fall’ of the Western Roman Empire > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the reconstruction of the historical period around the fall of the Western Roman Empire
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about changing interpretations over time relating to an understanding of the period using, for example, new discoveries, research and technologies.
Topic 10: The Medieval Crusades
Contextual study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 10: The Medieval Crusades > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Europe and the Holy Land during the early Medieval period with particular reference to the remains at key sites and other relevant sources
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation.
Depth study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 10: The Medieval Crusades > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of governance and political developments significant events and key individuals social structure cultural life and practices religious beliefs and practices
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability, and usefulness of sources
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting an essay in response to historical sources or devise historical questions and conduct research and create a response that communicates meaning by presenting an independent source investigation.
Concluding study
Unit 3: Reconstructing the Ancient World > Topic 10: The Medieval Crusades > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to reconstructing the historical period of the Medieval Crusades
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about changing interpretations over time relating to an understanding of the period using, for example new discoveries, research and technologies.
Unit 4: People, power and authority
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 1: Egypt — New Kingdom Imperialism > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of power and authority, what is meant by the term ‘power’, how power has been viewed over time and the kinds of groups and individuals who have exercised power over time the historical and geographical context of New Kingdom Egypt an overview of key developments
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period the nature and range of sources for the period and the identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation, incompleteness and/or fragmentary nature.
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 1: Egypt — New Kingdom Imperialism > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to power and authority, how it was exercised during New Kingdom Egypt and its change and development
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability and usefulness of sources changing interpretations of sources over time and their influence on understanding of the period
- Devise historical questions and conduct research, and create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting a historical essay based on research.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 1: Egypt — New Kingdom Imperialism > Concluding study
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about how historians and theorists have debated the nature of power and the way it is exercised the historical significance of the study of power in New Kingdom Egypt.
Topic 2: Greece — the Persian Wars
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 2: Greece — the Persian Wars > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of power and authority, what is meant by the term ‘power’, how power has been viewed over time and the kinds of groups and individuals who have exercised power over time the historical and geographical context — of both Greece and Persia — leading up to the Persian Wars an overview of key developments
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period the nature and range of sources for the period and the identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation, incompleteness and/or fragmentary nature.
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 2: Greece — the Persian Wars > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to power and authority, its change and development, including key people, places and events during the Persian Wars
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability and usefulness of sources changing interpretations of sources over time and their influence on understanding of the period
- Devise historical questions and conduct research, and create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting a historical essay based on research.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 2: Greece — the Persian Wars > Concluding study
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about how historians and theorists have debated the nature of power and the way it is exercised the historical significance of the study of power during the Persian Wars.
Topic 3: Greece — the Peloponnesian War
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 3: Greece — the Peloponnesian War > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of power and authority, what is meant by the term ‘power’, how power has been viewed over time and the kinds of groups and individuals who have exercised power over time the historical and geographical context of Greece leading up to the Peloponnesian War an overview of key developments
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period the nature and range of sources for the period and the identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation, incompleteness and/or fragmentary nature.
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 3: Greece — the Peloponnesian War > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to power and authority, how it was exercised and its change and development during the Peloponnesian War
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability and usefulness of sources changing interpretations of sources over time and their influence on understanding of the period
- Devise historical questions and conduct research, and create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting a historical essay based on research.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 3: Greece — the Peloponnesian War > Concluding study
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about how historians and theorists have debated the nature of power and the way it is exercised the historical significance of the study of power during the Peloponnesian War.
Topic 4: Rome — the Punic Wars
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 4: Rome — the Punic Wars > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of power and authority, what is meant by the term ‘power’, how power has been viewed over time and the kinds of groups and individuals who have exercised power over time the historical and geographical context in both Rome and Carthage leading up to the Punic Wars an overview of key developments
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period the nature and range of sources for the period and the identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation, incompleteness and/or fragmentary nature.
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 4: Rome — the Punic Wars > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to power and authority, how it was exercised and its change and development during the Punic Wars
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability and usefulness of sources changing interpretations of sources over time and their influence on understanding of the period
- Devise historical questions and conduct research, and create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting a historical essay based on research.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 4: Rome — the Punic Wars > Concluding study
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about how historians and theorists have debated the nature of power and the way it is exercised the historical significance of the study of power during the Punic Wars.
Topic 5: Rome — Civil War and the breakdown of the Republic
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 5: Rome — Civil War and the breakdown of the Republic > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the nature of power and authority, what is meant by the term ‘power’, how power has been viewed over time and the kinds of groups and individuals who have exercised power over time the historical and geographical context of the Roman Republic an overview of key developments
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about key archaeological and written sources for the period the nature and range of sources for the period and the identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources, e.g. authentication, excavation, reconstruction and/or conservation, incompleteness and/or fragmentary nature.
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 5: Rome — Civil War and the breakdown of the Republic > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to how power was exercised and the change and development that led to civil war and the breakdown of the Republic
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about the limitations, reliability and usefulness of sources changing interpretations of sources over time and their influence on understanding of the period
- Devise historical questions and conduct research, and create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by presenting a historical essay based on research.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 5: Rome — Civil War and the breakdown of the Republic > Concluding study
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about how historians and theorists have debated the nature of power and the way it is exercised the historical significance of the study of power during the Civil War and breakdown of the Republic.
Topic 6: Thutmose III
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 6: Thutmose III > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Thutmose III the geographical and historical context of Thutmose III family background and status key events in his rise to prominence significant influences on early development
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 6: Thutmose III > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the career of Thutmose III
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about change of role, position, status over time descriptions of Thutmose III during his lifetime possible motivations for actions methods used to achieve aims relationships with groups and other individuals significant events in the career of Thutmose III manner and impact of his death judgments of Thutmose III by other individuals in his lifetime and after his death, e.g. in writings, images and film
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by completing short responses to historical sources.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 6: Thutmose III > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the impact and legacy of Thutmose III
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about assessments of life and career of Thutmose III the influence of Thutmose III on his time the long-term impact and legacy of Thutmose III.
Topic 7: Ramesses II
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 7: Ramesses II > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Ramesses II
- The geographical and historical context of Ramesses II
- Family background and status
- Key events in his rise to prominence
- Significant influences on early development
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources
- For the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources.
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 7: Ramesses II > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the career of Ramesses II
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about
- Change of role, position, status over time
- Depictions of Ramesses II during his lifetime
- Possible motivations for actions
- Methods used to achieve aims
- Relationships with groups and other individuals
- Significant events in the career of Ramesses II
- Manner and impact of his death
- Judgments of Ramesses II by other individuals in his lifetime and after his death, e.g. in writings, images and film
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by completing short responses to historical sources.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 7: Ramesses II > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the impact and legacy of Ramesses II
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about
- Assessments of life and career of Ramesses II
- The influence of Ramesses II on his time
- The long-term impact and legacy of Ramesses II.
Topic 8: Themistokles
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 8: Themistokles > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Themistokles
- Family background and status
- Key events in his rise to prominence
- Significant influences on early development
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources.
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 8: Themistokles > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the career of Themistokles
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about change of role, position, status over time depictions of Themistokles during his lifetime possible motivations for actions methods used to achieve aims relationships with groups and other individuals significant events in the career of Themistokles manner and impact of his death judgments of Themistokles by other individuals in his lifetime and after his death, e.g., in writings, images and film
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by completing short responses to historical sources.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 8: Themistokles > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the impact and legacy of Themistokles
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about assessments of Themistokles’s life and career the influence of Themistokles on his time the long-term impact and legacy of Themistokles.
Topic 9: Alkibiades
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 9: Alkibiades > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Alkibiades family background and status key events in his rise to prominence significant influences on early development
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources.
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 9: Alkibiades > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the career of Alkibiades
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about change of role, position, status over time descriptions of Alkibiades during his lifetime possible motivations for actions methods used to achieve aims relationships with groups and other individuals significant events in the career of Alkibiades manner and impact of his death judgments of Alkibiades by other individuals in his lifetime and after his death, e.g. in writings, images and film
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by completing short responses to historical sources.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 9: Alkibiades > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the impact and legacy of Alkibiades
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about assessments of Alkibiades's life and career the influence of Alkibiades on his time the long-term impact and legacy of Alkibiades.
Topic 10: Scipio Africanus
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 10: Scipio Africanus > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Scipio Africanus family background and status key events in his rise to prominence significant influences on early development
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources.
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 10: Scipio Africanus > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the career of Scipio Africanus
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about change of role, position, status over time depictions of Scipio Africanus during his lifetime possible motivations for actions methods used to achieve aims relationships with groups and other individuals significant events in the career of Scipio Africanus manner and impact of his death judgments of Scipio Africanus by other individuals in his lifetime and after his death, e.g. in writings, images and film
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by completing short responses to historical sources.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 10: Scipio Africanus > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the impact and legacy of Scipio Africanus
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about assessments of Scipio Africanus’s life and career the influence of Scipio Africanus on his time the long-term impact and legacy of Scipio Africanus.
Topic 11: Julius Caesar
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 11: Julius Caesar > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Julius Caesar
- Family background and status
- Key events in his rise to prominence
- Significant influences on early development
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources and the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources.
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 11: Julius Caesar > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the career of Julius Caesar
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about change of role, position, status over time descriptions of Julius Caesar during his lifetime possible motivations for actions methods used to achieve aims relationships with groups and other individuals significant events in the career of Julius Caesar manner and impact of his death judgments of Julius Caesar by other individuals in his lifetime and after his death, e.g. in writings, images and film
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by completing short responses to historical sources.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 11: Julius Caesar > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the impact and legacy of Julius Caesar
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about assessments of Julius Caesar’s life and career the influence of Julius Caesar on his time the long-term impact and legacy of Julius Caesar.
Topic 12: Augustus
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view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 12: Augustus > Contextual study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the geographical and historical context of Augustus
- Family background and status
- Key events in his rise to prominence
- Significant influences on early development
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding about the nature and range of sources for the period and identification of key issues related to the investigation of sources.
Depth study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 12: Augustus > Depth study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the career of Augustus
- Analyse evidence from historical sources to show understanding
- Synthesise evidence from historical sources to form a historical argument
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about - change of role, position, status over time - descriptions of Augustus during his lifetime - possible motivations for actions - methods used to achieve aims - relationships with groups and other individuals - significant events in the career of Augustus - manner and impact of his death - judgments of Augustus by other individuals in his lifetime and after his death, e.g. in writings, images and film
- Create a response that communicates meaning to suit purpose by completing short responses to historical sources.
Concluding study
view_agenda query_statsUnit 4: People, power and authority > Topic 12: Augustus > Concluding study
- Comprehend terms, concepts and issues in relation to the impact and legacy of Augustus
- Evaluate evidence from historical sources to make judgments about - assessments of Augustus’s life and career - the influence of Augustus on his time - the long-term impact and legacy of Augustus.