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://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/curriculum/hsc-exam-papers/ancient-history/2025
Paper at a glance
Reading time
5 min
Working time
180 min
Total marks
100
Sections
4
| Section | Questions | Marks | Recommended time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section I - Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum (source-based) | 1 | 25 | 45 min |
| Section II - Ancient Societies | 1 | 25 | 45 min |
| Section III - Personalities in Their Times (essay) | 1 | 25 | 45 min |
| Section IV - Historical Periods (essay) | 1 | 25 | 45 min |
Before you start
We do not yet have enough question pool depth in this subject to fill every section without repetition. You will see some items twice. Sit it anyway to practise pacing.