2025 Y10 Sem 1 Exam study guide 1.docx

What are the three main units covered in the Year 10 Humanities exam?

Economics and Workplaces, Australian Democracy, World War Two.

What types of questions will be in Part A of the exam?

Multiple Choice questions.

What is required in a source analysis question?

You must explicitly refer to the source as evidence in your response.

Name two key areas related to Economics and Workplaces.

GDP and Unemployment.

What question should you ask about the impact of concepts in Economics?

How does it impact our daily lives?

What is a minor political party?

A political party that is smaller compared to the major parties and has less influence.

What does the term 'separation of powers' refer to?

The division of government responsibilities into distinct branches to limit any one branch from exercising the core functions of another.

What strategy was famously used in World War II known as Blitzkrieg?

A fast and coordinated military attack strategy emphasizing speed and surprise.

What are some of the command terms used in exam questions?

Identify, List, Describe, Outline, Explain, Analyze.

How many marks is a basic response worth?

1 mark.

What does the marking allocation tell you?

How much each question is worth, how much information is required, and how to structure your response.

What event is referenced as a key early conflict in World War II?

The Invasion of Poland.

What is the significance of the Kokoda campaign in World War II?

It was a major military campaign in the Pacific Theater that contributed to the fight against Japanese expansion.