Significant People
Who was Julius Caesar?
He was a Roman General who became ruler of the Roman Empire
How could you describe the status of women in Ancient China?
Any of the follow - Low status, days filled with domestic labour, must obey all males in the family
What is the mountain range called at the bottom of China?
Himalayan Mountains
Who interprets information gained from archaeological sites to explain what happened in the past?
Historians
What type of source is a photo taken at the time of study?
A primary source
Who was Ying Zheng?
He became Emperor of China at 13.
How would you describe the status of women in Ancient Rome?
Low status, must obey all males in the family, could not vote but could own property and get a divorce.
Name 3 features which protected China from outsiders?
The desert, the ocean, the mountain ranges.
Who excavates (digs up) ancient remains of people and artefacts?
Archaeologists
What type of source is a school textbook?
A secondary source
What dynasty did Ying Zheng rule?
Qin Dynasty
Could women in Ancient China own property?
No
What is the desert called in China?
The Gobi Desert
What is Ochre, who used it, and why?
A mineral substance used by Aboriginal peoples, sometimes used in sacred ceremonies.
Why do we study history?
Any of the below...
It helps us understand how past events shaped the present.
It develops critical decision-making skills and cultural awareness.
It connects us with the lives and achievements of those who came before us.
It reveals how people, cultures, and ideas have transformed over time.
Why did Brutus and the rest of the Senate turn on Caesar?
He was taking away the power of the Senate and making himself supreme ruler.
What was the practice called in Ancient China in which made women's feet small?
Footbinding
What was a reason the Great Wall of China Built and who was used to build it?
To keep out the rebel invaders (Mongols)
According to historical data, the labour force was made up of three groups: soldiers, common people and criminals.
What was an interesting fact about Mungo Man?
He was very tall, he had evidence of osteoarthritis, his teeth were worn, one of the oldest skeletons found in Australia.
What is an inquiry question?
Is it a closed or open question?
It is an open-ended question designed to lead to further investigation.
Why did Ying Zheng take Mercury and what is Mercury?
Mercury is a shiny silver liquid (toxic) and Ying Zheng thought it would make him immortal
Could women fight in the military in Ancient Rome? Why?
No. Women in ancient Rome were held to different standards than women today. They were seen mainly as wives and mothers and were not given the same freedom as men.
Name the two important rivers in China?
Yangzte and Yellow Rivers
What was the general term given to the huge animals that featured in Ancient Aboriginal traditions.
Megafauna
What are 2 reasons why we ask 'wonder' questions?
See, Think, Wonder
Up to teacher discretion.
Helps to develop further investigation on a topic, develops creativity in thinking.