Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91202 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to demonstrate understanding of an important event from ancient Greece or Rome. You'll need to use evidence from primary sources (like ancient texts or inscriptions) and explain why that event was significant by placing it in its historical context.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91202?

Accepted Answer

1. Select a significant classical event (such as the Persian Wars, the building of the Acropolis, the Peloponnesian War, the fall of the Roman Republic, Vesuvius, or Masada) 2. Use primary source evidence that is directly relevant to explaining that event 3. Explain why the event was important by placing it in its historical, political, or social context 4. For Merit: discuss a range of different aspects or factors that made the event significant 5. For Excellence: show insight into the event by discussing reasons for similarities and differences, cultural values of the time, or acknowledge the limitations of the evidence you're using

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91202?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You use primary sources and explain what happened and why the event mattered in its time period. Merit: You use specific primary sources, discuss multiple factors or aspects that made the event important, and give a well-informed explanation of its significance. Excellence: You use primary sources thoughtfully, show insight into why the event mattered by exploring different perspectives or cultural values, and acknowledge gaps or problems in your evidence.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91202?

Accepted Answer

1. Using secondary sources (like textbooks) instead of actual ancient evidence (inscriptions, letters, coins, artefacts) 2. Describing what happened without explaining why it was significant or how it fits into the broader historical picture 3. Discussing only one factor or angle instead of exploring multiple reasons why the event was important

Classical event · AS 91202

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