What does this mean?
This is about how well you understand the civilisation you chose — the people, beliefs, events, jobs, and what made their society special.

How can I show it?
Talk about important parts of the civilisation, like religion, leaders, or inventions. Explain how they worked and why they mattered. Show you really understand what life was like.

Striving for Excellence
Try to include a wide range of ideas, not just the obvious ones. Give accurate facts and explain them in a thorough and clear way. Your answers should be detailed and show a strong understanding of how the civilisation worked.

What does this mean?
This is about using evidence and thinking like a historian. It means using facts, pictures or other sources to explain what happened, and showing how people in the past saw things differently or how things changed over time.

How can I show it?
Use examples or facts to back up your ideas. Think about how people might have seen the same event in different ways. Explain what changed in your civilisation and why.

Striving for Excellence
Use evidence clearly and correctly to support your ideas. Try to show a strong understanding of different opinions or changes over time. Use sources to help explain your points in a thoughtful and consistent way.

What does this mean?
This is about how clearly you explain your ideas. It includes using historical words, following task instructions, and making your work neat and easy to understand.

How can I show it?
Use correct historical terms like empire, ruler, temple, or belief. Make sure your work is organised, finished properly, and easy to follow.

Striving for Excellence
Write or present your work in a clear and organised way every time. Use historical words correctly and confidently. Show that you put care and detail into how your work looks and reads.