Download Year 12 Ancient History Rome: The Fall of the Republic 78 – 31 BC

 Year 12 Ancient History Rome: The Fall of the Republic 78 – 31 BC OUTCOMES: H2.1 Explains historical factors and assesses their significance in contributing to change and continuity in the ancient world. H3.1 Locates, selects and organises relevant information from a variety of sources. H3.6 Plans and presents the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources. THE TASK: Students are to complete a research essay: Question: Assess the accuracy of the following statement on the Fall of the Roman Republic: “More than any individual or group, it was the actions of the Senate that proved to be the ultimate cause of the fall of the Republic”. In your response you may wish to look at the following to justify your argument: a) the Senate b) the army c) urban violence DUE DATE: Friday 17th JULY 2015 (DAY D) to Mr Horrocks before 8.45am in staffroom. WEIGHTING: 20% SUBMISSSION REQUIREMENTS: •
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Word limit: 1200 words maximum Typed with 1.5 line spacing Student number only must be used Wide range of sources used and referenced throughout the response Detailed bibliography provided at the end of response MARKING CRITERIA:
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Makes a sustained and logical assessment of the value/outcomes of the
different roles played by groups and institutions in the fall of the Roman
Republic
Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate historical knowledge and
understanding relevant to the question
Supports the response with detailed and accurate information from relevant
sources; may analyse and evaluate sources
Presents a cohesive response using a range of appropriate historical terms and
concepts
Makes a logical assessment of the value/outcomes of the different roles
played by groups and institutions in the fall of the Roman Republic
Demonstrates sound historical knowledge and understanding relevant to the
question
Supports the response with information from relevant sources
Presents a response using appropriate historical terms and concepts
Makes some assessment of the value/outcomes of some of the different roles
played by groups and institutions in the fall of the Roman Republic
Demonstrates some historical knowledge and understanding relevant to the
question
Provides a response with some information from relevant sources
Presents a response using some historical terms and concepts
Makes statements about the different roles played by groups and institutions
in the fall of the Roman Republic
Demonstrates limited historical knowledge and/or understanding relevant to
the question
May provide basic information from relevant sources
Presents a limited response with basic use of historical terms and concepts
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Presents a very limited narration/description of people and/or events from this
period
May make very limited use of historical terms and concepts
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Non submission or plagiarism
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