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Elaboration (1) ACHASSK138

exploring the diversity of environments and types of settlement in the Asia region, or in part of the region, or in a country in either North-East, South-East or South Asia and discussing any patterns

Elaboration (3) ACHASSK138

describing the location of places in countries of the Asia region in absolute terms using latitude and longitude

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK139

investigating the relationship between per capita income, health (as measured by life expectancy) and energy consumption in a selection of countries around the world, including at least one country from the Asia region

Elaboration ACHASSK140

identifying examples of indigenous peoples who live in different regions in the world (for example, the Maori of Aotearoa New Zealand, the First Nations of North America and the Orang Asli of Malaysia and Indonesia), appreciating their similarities and …

Elaboration (2) ACHASSK140

investigating the similarities and differences in official languages, religions and spiritual traditions between Australia and selected countries of the Asia region and other parts of the world

Elaboration ACHASSK141

researching connections between Australia and countries in the Asia and Pacific regions (for example, in terms of migration, trade, tourism, aid, education, defence or cultural influences) and explaining the effects of at least one of these connections …

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK141

exploring the provision of Australian government or non-government aid to a country in the Asia and Pacific region or elsewhere in the world and analysing its effects on places in that country

Elaboration (4) ACHASSK147

exploring the experiences of people who have migrated to Australia and who have taken up Australian citizenship (for example, those of Asian heritage)

Elaboration (2) ACHASSK149

exploring some national needs and wants in Australia and an Asian country (for example, access to water, education, health care) and comparing resource limitations and decisions

Elaboration (2) ACHASSI157

identifying the perspective in a historical source (for example, the saying of Confucius, ‘women and underlings are especially difficult to handle’) and discussing the values and attitudes of the society that produced it

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK166

identifying the major civilisations of the ancient world (namely Egypt, Mesopotamia, Persia, Greece, Rome, India, China and the Maya); where and when they existed, and the evidence for contact between them

Elaboration (3) ACHASSK166

identifying the major religions/philosophies that emerged by the end of the period (Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Islam) and their key beliefs (through group work)

Elaboration (3) ACHASSK175

reading accounts of contacts between Rome and Asian societies in the ancient period (for example, the visit of Chinese and Indian envoys to Rome in the time of Augustus, as described by the Roman historian Florus)

Elaboration ACHASSK177

describing the significance of the Yellow River to irrigation and the impact of features such as the Himalayas on contacts with other societies, including trade

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK177

describing how harmonious relationships with the natural world were reflected in Indian belief systems (for example, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism)

Elaboration (2) ACHASSK177

creating a graphic representation of the extent of India as a political unit at this time, including for example, its diverse climatic and geographical features, types and location of food production, areas of high- and low-density population

Elaboration ACHASSK178

creating a graphic representation of the social structure of Chinese or Indian society

Elaboration (1) ACHASSK178

outlining the rights and responsibilities of women in Chinese or Indian society (for example, in the areas of marriage, family life, work and education)

Elaboration (2) ACHASSK178

explaining the social structure of India, including the role of Brahmins – priests, teachers; Kshatriyas – kings, warriors; Vaishyas – merchants, artisans; Shudras – labourers, peasants

Elaboration ACHASSK179

investigating the significant beliefs, values and practices of Chinese society associated with daily life (for example, irrigation and the practice of agriculture, the teachings of Confucius, the evidence of daily life from the Han tombs)

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