Year 10 Humanities – Exam Revision Checklist

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering key terms, dates, frameworks, and concepts for the Year 10 Humanities exam revision.

Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Date

6 August 1945

Date of Australia's Entry into WWII

3 September 1939

Japan's Entry into WWII

7 December 1941

Fascism

An authoritarian political ideology that the nation’s interests or race is above individual rights, e.g Italy

Communism

A political and economic ideology centered on shared ownership and the absence of social classes.

Axis Powers

Italy, Germany, Japan

Kokoda Track Campaign

21 July 1942, a military campaign fought by Australian and Papa New Guinea troops against Japan, stopping them from capturing Aus land and shaping national identity.

Treaty of Versailles

Establish peace by holding Germany accountable through disarmament, paying fines, limit in military to prevent future conflict

High Court

The highest court in the Australian judicial system, tasked with interpreting the Constitution and hearing major legal appeals.

Parliament (Both Houses)

The bicameral legislative body responsible for debating, amending, and voting on bills throughout the law-making process.

Doc Evatt

A key Australian figure noted for his prominent leadership and foundational role in Australia's involvement with the United Nations.

Emergency Aid

Immediate, short-term relief during disasters or conflicts

Development Aid

Assistance over a long period time to address poverty, improve education and healthcare, shelter and clean water

World Vision Australia

A NGO who aims to reduce poverty and injustice through humanitarian aid and long-term development aligned with the SDGs and Christian values.

CABMAPS

Context, Author, Bias, Message, Audience, Purpose, Significance.

Peacekeeping

United Nations missions deployed to conflict zones to uphold ceasefires, maintain stability, and promote social cohesion.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

A set of global development objectives used by countries and international organizations and NGOs to achieve peace and prospertiy

Upper House

The Senate who reviews bills, scrutinise the Government and represent states and territories

Lower House

The H.O.R who creates and debate bills and represent the people

Role of Women in WWII

Work home-front jobs such as factories and agriculture, serve in military auxiliary and medical roles.

Why Australia Felt Threatened by Japan

Due to Japan's rapid advance through Southeast Asia and the surrender of Britain

How can peacekeeping support social cohesion?

Building trust, reducing violence annd encouraging cooperation