Ancient Cultures
What is this subject about?
In this History elective, students explore:
- What is meant by culture and civilisation and how the legacies of the ancients can be identified today.
- Stories of love, war and political intrigue.
- Discover Ancient philosophies and how these shaped thinking then and now.
- The characteristics of Mesopotamia as the first civilisation
- The everyday lives of people in the Ancient world, such as their beliefs and cultural practices.
- The history of ancient civilisations, with a focus on key aspects of:
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Rome
Why might I be interested in this elective?
This is a History elective that would interest students who:
- Are keen to learn more about archaeology, ancient history, different cultures over time.
- Have an interest or curiosity about the art and architecture of the ancient world.
- Like to think like 'detectives' to piece together explanations about the past from evidence.
- Enjoy identifying links between the legacy of Ancient societies and modern day life.
- Have an interest in pursuing History pathways into their VCE and beyond.
How will I demonstrate my learning?
- Engage in a simulated mummification practical, following all the steps involved in embalming and preserving the dead, just as the Ancient Egyptians did.
- Examine archaeological and historical evidence and consider how it reflects the powerful beliefs of ancient Egypt.
- Engage in a historical investigation with reasoned conclusions that uses a range of relevant evidence about political, social, economic aspects in ancient Greece.
- Develop a historical research essay about leaders and legacies in ancient Rome.
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