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The physical features of the ancient society and how they influenced the civilisation that developed there(ACDSEH006, ACDSEH005)
Students:
describe the geographical setting and natural features of the ancient society
explain how the geographical setting and natural features influenced the development of the ancient society
Roles of key groups in the ancient society in this period (such as kings, emperors, priests, merchants, craftsmen, scholars, peasants, women), including the influence of law and religion(ACDSEH044, ACDSEH041)
Students:
outline the main features of the social structures and government of the ancient society, including the role of law and religion
describe the roles of key groups in the society
describe the everyday life of men, women and children in the society
The significant beliefs, values and practices of the ancient society, with a particular emphasis on at least ONE of the following areas: warfare, or death and funerary customs(ACDSEH045, ACDSEH042)
Students:
explain how the beliefs and values of the ancient society are evident in practices related to ONE of the following:
warfare
death and funerary customs
Contacts and conflicts within and/or with other societies, resulting in developments such as the expansion of trade, the rise of empires and the spread of philosophies and beliefs(ACDSEH046, ACDSEH043)
Students:
identify contacts and conflicts of peoples within the ancient Asian world
outline significant contacts with other societies, eg trade, warfare and conquest
explain the consequences of these contacts with other societies, eg developments in trade, the spread of philosophies and religious beliefs and the emergence of empires
explain the legacy of the chosen Asian society
The role of a significant individual in the ancient Asian world, for example Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, Confucius or Qin Shi Huang Di(ACDSEH133, ACDSEH132)
Students:
using a range of sources, including ICT, investigate the role of a significant individual in the ancient Asian world
assess the role and importance of the individual chosen