This is a comprehension activity on the Iranian Hostage Crisis. It gives a great overview of the issue before delving deeper into its effects on Iran's international relations, particularly with the USA. it is designed for the NSW Modern History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum Higher School Certificate Course National Studies Option G: Iran 1953-1989

In the Persian Empire taxation was paid firstly to the satrap of each province who in turn paid it to the king. It could be paid in coinage but was usually paid in kind - agricultural or industrial produce. Tribute were gifts paid by the satraps and visitors to the king and were similarly, usually paid according to the background of the satrap or visitor. Land ownership could be private, property of the king or royal family or property of a temple. This source-based homework task is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus Higher School Certificate course Historical Period: Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III

Minority ethnic and religious peoples were generally treated well by the Persian administrations, provided they submitted to the Persian rule. As a case in point, the Jewish people were permitted to return to their homeland (following exile imposed by the Assyrians) and even supported in their rebuilding of towns and cities. This source-based homework task is designed to support students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus of the Australian Curriculum Higher School certificate course Historical Periods: Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III

A lot has been written on the Greco-Persian Wars. Was Herodotus' story that a phantom appeared to Xerxes at night true? Or did Xerxes have other, more tangible motives? Why would he take on the Greeks after his predecessor was so badly defeated by them. Perhaps the internal politics in the Persian court was a stronger motive than the appearance of a ghost. This source-based homework task is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum Higher School Certificate course Historical Persiods: Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III

Cambyses II was the master military leader. He employed psychological terror to undermine the morale of the Egyptians before carefully employing forces to defeat them. So successful was he that he had planned to continue to Ethiopia and Libya (which he did) but also to the Carthaginians (which he did not). This source-based homework task is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum Higher School Certificate course Historical Periods: Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III

This timeline provides students with an overview of the Achaemenid Persian kings and key events in their administrations. It is designed for the topic Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III from the NSW Ancient History syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

This is an assessment task for the topic Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III and is in line with the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum and with BOSTES assessment requirements. The task includes 3 secondary sources on the building program at Persepolis commenced by Darius I and continued by succeeding Achaemenid kings.

This set of activities introduces students to key terms and concepts introduced in the topic Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III and includes a mix and match activity with correct answers.

We get the impression that Spartans in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE were concerned exclusively with military training. The evidence shows that this is far from the truth. The Spartan passion for horse racing would shame the Irish, their passion for hunting would embarrass the French and their enjoyment of music, dance and banqueting would put them in good stead in any modern television music and dance competition. This source-based homework task is designed to build student understanding of the NSW Ancient History syllabus Higher School Certificate course Part II: Ancient Societies Option I: Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra

Crossword for the topic, Spanish Conquest of the Americas using key words and concepts from the topic. Includes answers.

Ezine article from ThoughtCo. on Armor and Weapons of the Spanish Conquistador. Great article to read to the class. Student activities are linked to the article.

Worksheet to accompany the video Crash Course World History - The Spanish Empire. Designed for students of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Stage 4 Depth Study 6: Expanding Contacts 6c: Spanish Conquest of the Americas

Worksheet for the Deutsche Welle video clip, Talking Germany. Talk with Roland Jahn, Head of Stasi Archives. The interview looks at Roland Jahn’s role as a journalist and dissident in East Germany, his expulsion from the country, work to expose former-Stasi officers since the reunification of Germany and his work managing the Stasi archives. Excellent resource for teh teaching of Stasiland.

This activity provides students with a map of Central America and asks them to identify modern countries, names of conquistadors who explored particular areas, when areas were explored, metric distances between cities and drawing lines to indicate where particular conquistadors explored.

Analysis of the excellent ezine article by Carolyn Holbrook, Anzac Day: How it came to occupy a sacred place in Australian’s hearts, published on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation website, April 25, 2017. The article examines changes in the Anzac Legend, views of why Anzac Day is celebrated and attempts at commercialisation of the day. The resource is part of a unit of work on Australia in World War I, Stage 5 History K-10 Syllabus.

Analysis of an article from the Sydney Morning Herald about the 1917 Battle of Polygon Wood, published on the centenary anniversary of the commencement of the battle. The article uses extracts from war journalist, C.E.W. Bean, who was present during the battle and described the involvement of the Australian army. There is an activity on the role of journalists reporting from war zones. This resource is part of a unit of work on Australia in World War I, Stage 5 NSW *History K-10 Syllabus *for the Australian Curriculum.

Analysis of ezine article by James Lloyd, published at the BBC Science Focus online magazine entitled Pompeii: Past, Present and Future. The article examines how technology is revealing the past, present, and future of Pompeii and deals with conservation and preservation of the site. Part of a unit of work - Core Study - Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Higher School Certificate course.

Timeline documentary, Uncle Hitler examines the family of Adolf Hitler, their relationship to him, what happened to them after the war and the controversy of who should benefit from royalties earned from sales of Mein Kampf. I have used the video and worksheet in teaching Jacqui French’s fictional text, Hitler’s Daughter.

Source-based activity on the question, How influential was Egyptian religion and culture in Pompeii? This resource is part of a unit of work on Core Study - Cities of Vesuvius: Pompeii and Herculaneum for the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.

Mix and match activity using key words and concepts from the topic The Australian Colonies. Designed for students of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.