Ancient History mock exam
Higher School Certificate Examination - Ancient History. Sit it in one block, time yourself with the on-screen clock, then self-mark against the model answers.
NESA source: https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/hsie/ancient-history-2017
Structure unverified
Ancient History sectioning depends on the elected core (Cities of Vesuvius is most common) and three further topic options. The mock uses an even split across four sections of 25 marks each.
Paper at a glance
Reading time
5 min
Working time
180 min
Total marks
100
Sections
4
| Section | Questions | Marks | Recommended time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I - Core study, source-based | 4 | 25 | 45 min |
| Section II - Ancient societies | 1 | 25 | 45 min |
| Section III - Personalities in their times | 1 | 25 | 45 min |
| Section IV - Historical periods | 1 | 25 | 45 min |