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Use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS149)

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  • understanding the different meanings of particular terms and concepts when viewed in their historical context, such as feudalism in medieval Europe and Japan
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
ScOT terms

Word meanings,  Concepts

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