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The physical features of ancient Greece, Egypt or Rome and how they influenced the civilisation that developed there (ACHASSK172)

Elaborations
  • describing the importance of the River Nile to Egyptian society (for example, inundation and farming; the worship of Hapi, god of the Nile; and the use of the Nile as a means of transportation)
  • creating a graphic representation of the social structure of Egyptian society
  • describing the impact of the sea and mountain ranges of Ancient Greece on the development of self-governing city-states
  • describing the importance of the River Tiber to ancient Roman society and the methods Romans used to manage resources (for example, the water supply through aqueducts and plumbing systems)
General capabilities
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
ScOT terms

Italian history,  Classical antiquity,  Egyptian history,  Greek history,  Ancient cities,  Human settlements

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