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Elaboration ACDSEH043

explaining the rise of imperial China (for example, the use of chariot warfare and the adoption of mass infantry armies, the building of the first phase of the Great Wall of China, military strategies as codified in Sun Tzu’s The Art of War)

Elaboration ACDSEH132

examining the historical context, early life and achievements of a significant historical figure from China in this period, and how they were perceived by their contemporaries

Elaboration (1) ACHHS212

identifying the perspective in a historical source, such as 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 ACDSEH009

describing the way of life of people in the Ottoman Empire (for example, the role of the coffee house and bazaar or marketplace, the power and responsibility of the Sultan to ensure that justice was served within society)

Elaboration (1) ACDSEH054

explaining the tolerance of the Ottomans towards Christians and Jews

Elaboration ACDSEH010

describing the way of life of people in Renaissance Italy (for example, the role of men in tending the fields or merchant shops, the influence of government in particular city-states, for example Naples – a monarchy, Florence – a republic)

Elaboration ACDSEH056

describing the work of Leonardo da Vinci (for example, his artworks Mona Lisa and The Last Supper and inventions: a rudimentary helicopter and solar power); the work of Michelangelo (for example, the Sistine Chapel paintings, David, Pietà); the thinking …

Elaboration ACDSEH057

explaining the influence of the Medici family in Florence as bankers and merchants, and their patronage of the arts

Elaboration (1) ACDSEH007

describing the way of life of the Vikings (for example, living in a cold and harsh environment; the importance of farming and raids; the significance of honour in Viking warrior society)

Elaboration ACDSEH047

describing Viking craft with particular emphasis on the production of weapons (for example, swords, battle axes and helmets)

Elaboration (1) ACDSEH047

outlining the key role of gods such as Odin, Thor, Frey and Freyja in Viking religion and the adoption of Christianity during the Viking period

Elaboration ACDSEH048

explaining the attacks on monasteries (for example, Lindisfarne (793 AD/CE) and Iona (795 AD/CE)), and reviewing the written accounts by monks that contributed to the Vikings' reputation for pillage and violence

Elaboration (1) ACDSEH048

explaining the survival of a heroic Iron Age society in Early Medieval Ireland, as described in the vernacular epics, and its transformation by the spread of Christianity; the influence of the Vikings; the Anglo-Norman conquest

Elaboration ACDSEH008

describing the structure of feudal society (for example, the role and responsibilities of the king, nobles, church, knights and peasants)

Elaboration ACDSEH052

explaining why Charlemagne was a significant figure in Medieval Europe, such as his expansion of the Frankish kingdom and his support of the Church

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 ACDSEH061

describing the main features of the water management system at Angkor (for example, the extensive use of reservoirs and canals)

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 ACDSEH063

describing the relationship between the emperor, shogun, daimyo (lords), samurai (warriors), workers (for example, farmers, artisans and traders)

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

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