Ancient Australia
Describe the location of Willandra Lakes
South-western New South Wales, Australia
Outline the purpose of Mummification
Mummification in ancient Egypt was a deeply religious, 70-day process designed to preserve the physical body as a necessary, permanent home for the soul in the afterlife
What is important to consider when removing and analysing human remains?
Ethical issues
This skill involves placing events in the correct order and understanding what happened first, next, and last.
What is chronology?
What are the two places you can go to find help on TOMACPRU?
Survival booklet
Slides of google classroom
Who discovered Mungo Lady (LM I) and Mungo Man (LM II)?
Jim Bowler
Who discovered Tutankhamun's Tomb and what year
Howard Carter, 1922
What is peat?
Partially decomposed organic matter (put simply)
Historians use this type of source when they examine letters, diaries, speeches, or artifacts created during the time period they are studying.
What is a primary source?
Spell the term used to describe 'the scientific study of past human societies by analysing material remains, such as artifacts, architecture, biofacts, and cultural landscapes'
Archaeology
What is the significance of red ochre found on LMII?
The people had complex ceremonial burial rituals, beleifs and engaged in spiritual practices around the year 40,000BP. Much earlier than previously believed.
Identify three artefacts from Tutankhamun's Tomb that are linked to funerary beliefs and practices
Death Mask
Nested Shrines
Sarcophagus
Ushabti Figures
Canopic Jars
etc
Where was Lindow Man and Otzi found?
Lindow man was found in Lindow Moss, England. Otzi was found in the Otztal Alps, on the border of Austria and Italy.
This part of a historical essay states the main argument and clearly answers the question being asked.
What is a thesis statement?
Which city was famously buried under volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE?
Pompeii (we will study this in HSC)
Outline four artefacts found at Lake Mungo and what they reveal about Ancient culture and identity. (cannot use Mungo man and lady)
100 points per artefact and what it reveals.
Outline what is shown on ONE of the walls in Tutankhamun's Burial Chamber
The East Wall: This wall depicts the funeral procession, where the king's mummy is shown on a sledge being pulled by high-ranking officials and mourners toward his final resting place. This scene is unique in the tomb as it is the only one that shows a large group of people participating in the funeral rites.
The North Wall: This wall illustrates the critical "Opening of the Mouth" ceremony, where the new king, Ay, acts as a sem-priest to symbolically restore Tutankhamun’s senses for the afterlife. It also shows Tutankhamun being welcomed into the presence of the gods Osiris and Nut, confirming his acceptance into the divine realm.
The South Wall: This section shows the king being protected and embraced by the deities Anubis and Hathor. These images emphasize the physical and spiritual protection provided to the Pharaoh as he navigates the dangers of the underworld.
The West Wall: This wall is dominated by images from the Amduat (The Book of That Which is in the Underworld), specifically the first hour of the sun god Ra's journey through the night. It features twelve baboons, which represent the twelve hours of the night that the king must successfully pass through to achieve rebirth at dawn.
What are the two leading theories that explain why bodies were placed in bogs?
Ritual sacrifice
Execution of criminals/outsiders
Identify what you have to include in an evaluate question
Make a judgement of the effectiveness
Effect and impact
Function and purpose
Features, characteristics and attributes
List the components
Which Greek city-state was known for its military training and warrior culture?
Sparta
Outline the current preservation and conservation methods being undertaken at Willandra Lakes
UNESCO World Heritage Area
NSW State Heritage Register
Management plan put in place in 1996 for the preservation and conservation of Lake Mungo
Working closely with Indigenous Elders from the local mobs.
Identify one scientific technique used on Tutankhamun's remains, and name three things in revealed about him
CT scans revealed his approximate age at time of death (18-19), his height, his general health, and information about the fracture on his lower left femur. It also revealed that he did not die due to a blow to the base of the head.
(If there are other valid answers we will check textbook to see if correct)
What is strontium isotope tracing used to identify?
To identify the geographical origin, movement, or migration of geological, archaeological, and biological materials.
What needs to be included in a Ancient History 25 marker? (Name at least four things)
Expected to write 4-6 handwritten pages
Usually an evaluate/assess/analyse question that requires a value judgement - can also include a quote/source that must be integrated throughout the response. May deal with the values and limitations of sources, not just a content based question.
Sophisticated, sustained and well-structured response needed
Integrates/uses a range of relevant sources (written, archaeological, secondary etc.) - refer 8+ sources. You may be required to analyse these sources within the response.
Accurate use of metalanguage and concepts
Traditional essay format - full introduction and conclusion, and 4 detailed body paragraphs.
Sustained use of thesis statements, point and link sentences required throughout to tie extended response together.
Which ancient civilisation built Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains?
Inca civilisation