A student:

• describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past societies HT4-3²

• uses evidence from sources to support historical narratives and explanations HT4-6³

• selects and analyses a range of historical sources to locate information relevant to an historical inquiry HT4-8⁴

• applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past HT4-9⁵

• selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate about the past for different audiences HT4-10⁶

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