FINLEY HIGH SCHOOL
History Stage 4 Assessment Task 1
THE ASIAN WORLD: CHINA
Date Issued:
Name:
Date Due:
Weighting:
20%
Outcomes to be assessed:
HT4-2 describes major periods of historical time and sequences events, people and societies from the past
HT4-3 describes and assesses the motives and actions of past individuals and groups in the context of past
societies
HT4-6 uses evidence from sources to support historical narratives and explanations
Write a report explaining the purpose of Qin Shi Huangdi’s Tomb and the Terracotta Warriors.
Your report should answer the following questions:
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Who was Qin Shi Huangdi?
Name two major building projects ordered by Qin Shi Huangdi and explain their purpose.
Describe the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi.
What were the Hun and the Po?
Choose one burial good and describe its purpose. (Include a picture)
Choose two types of terracotta warriors and include a picture of each. For each warrior you have
chosen, answer the following:
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Where was the warrior found? Is the location significant?
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Describe the appearance of the warrior.
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What equipment did the warrior have and what was the purpose?
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Why do you think the tomb was build with this type of warrior?
The report is to be typed on one A4 page (double sided). The report is to be 350 words in length.
Each question should be re-written in bold, with the answer directly underneath.
You must include a bibliography.
Do NOT plagiarise your work – you are to submit your own task.
Vocabulary:
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Tomb – a place where someone is buried, and a reminder of the dead
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Terracotta – a type of tile used to build pots and other objects
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Explaining – to make plain or clear, to make understandable
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Qin Shi Huangdi – the First Emperor of China
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General – an important member of the military that leads an army
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Archers – soldiers that have special skills with a bow and arrow
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Walking Cavalry – specially trained soldiers
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Unarmoured Infantry – ordinary soldiers with no protective equipment
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Low Ranking Officer – a highly trained member of the military with leadership qualities
Marking Criteria
You will be assessed on your ability to:
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Identify and describe differing types of terracotta warriors
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Organise and communicate your knowledge and understanding effectively
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Include pictures of differing types of terracotta warriors (primary sources)
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Use sources and relevant historical terms and concepts appropriately in an historical inquiry
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Includes a bibliography
Criteria
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Identify and describe differing types
of terracotta warriors
Organises and communicates
knowledge and understanding
effectively
Include pictures of differing types of
terracotta warriors (primary sources)
Uses relevant historical terms and
concepts appropriately in an
historical inquiry
Includes a bibliography
Final Mark:
/20
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