Elaboration ACDSEH060
explaining how being revered as the ‘god-king’ or ‘deva-raja’ enabled the Khmer kings to rule over the empire with absolute authority, thereby enhancing their ability to mobilise manpower to defend the empire as well as to invade neighbours
Elaboration | ACDSEH060 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | History | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACDSEH012
describing the way of life in feudal Japan under the shoguns (for example, ‘bushido’ – the chivalric code of conduct of the samurai that emphasised frugality, loyalty, mastery of martial arts, and honour)
Elaboration | ACDSEH012 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | History | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACDSEH063
describing the relationship between the emperor, shogun, daimyo (lords), samurai (warriors), workers (for example, farmers, artisans and traders)
Elaboration | ACDSEH063 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | History | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACDSEH063
explaining reasons for Japan’s closure to foreigners under the Tokugawa Shogunate and the impact of US Commodore Perry’s visit in 1853
Elaboration (1) | ACDSEH063 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | History | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACDSEH077
outlining Genghis Khan’s use of decimal organisation in his army and his policies for governing his empire (for example, codifying laws, banning the killing of animals in the breeding season, supporting religious freedom and expanding trade)
Elaboration | ACDSEH077 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | History | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration ACDSEH079
explaining the role of the Mongols in forging connections between Europe and Asia through conquest, settlement and trade (for example, the use of paper money and coinage; the growing number of European merchants travelling to China)
Elaboration | ACDSEH079 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | History | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum
Elaboration (1) ACDSEH064
outlining the attempts by the Tokugawa Shogunate to curb deforestation (for example, imposing heavy regulations on farmers; managing the harvesting of trees; and using new, lighter and more efficient construction techniques)
Elaboration (1) | ACDSEH064 | Content Descriptions | Year 8 | History | Humanities and Social Sciences | F-10 curriculum