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Ancient history dbqs for Easel
The Punic Wars and The Expansion of Rome
The Punic Wars and the Expansion of Rome - Lessons and Activities:The main objective of this lesson is for students to describe the causes, strategies used, and results of the Punic Wars.Includes 17 slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass NotesDiagramVideo LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionThere are 4 different combinations/options for the Activity.Activity Option 1 – Students use the Reading: The Punic Wars: Rome vs. Carthage (700 words) and complete and worksheet with
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6th - 11th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle
Ancient Rome and Christianity DBQ
This DBQ explores the spread of Christianity in Ancient Rome through 9 primary or secondary primary source documents including a map and an image. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and culminates with a final essay question.This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson.An answer key is included.Part One has a total possible 25 points and
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis
Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy.
BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed
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5th - 10th
Ancient China Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty DBQ
This popular DBQ looks at looks at ancient China in the “Golden Age” of the Tang and Song Dynasties through 9 primary or secondary source documents including 4 images, 2 maps and one chart. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and ends with a final essay question. This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson. An answer key is included. Thi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
Ancient China Shang Dynasty DBQ
This DBQ looks at the Shang Dynasty in Ancient China and how civilization developed through geography, Oracle Bones and Guangs through 4 primary or secondary source documents including a map and images. Each document has at least one constructed response question using the documents. This DBQs is:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson.An answer key is included.The DBQ is updat
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
Alexander the Great of Ancient Greece DBQ
This popular DBQ has students explore the spread of Hellenistic culture through Alexander the Great's conquests and policies through 6 primary or secondary source documents (one source is an image and one is a map) with constructed response questions followed by an essay question using the documents.I teach Alexander the Great for my Global History I course, and I knew this DBQ would be useful as it combined primary and secondary sources with analyses of maps and images. It follows the format of
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
The Persian Wars - DBQ Activity
The Greco-Persian Wars - DBQThe main objective of this activity is to have students determine how the Greeks won the Persian Wars by analyzing various maps and sourcesTo start the lesson, there is an 11 slide PowerPoint that contains:Background information on the Persian WarsKey figures of the Persian Wars: Darius I, Xerxes I, Miltiades, and LeonidasA Comparison of Persian and Greek SoldiersAn explanation of the Greek phalanx tacticChart of key battles of the conflict: Marathon, Thermopylae, Sal
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Unit Bundle
Ancient Egypt DBQ
Students use this DBQ to look at Ancient Egypt through trade routes, natural resources, geography, art, technology, religion, labor, architecture and science through 7 primary or secondary source documents. These documents include one map, two images and two photos and explore works from the Hymn of the Nile, the Book of the Dead, and The Satire of the Trades. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and a summary essay question using the documents wraps up the DBQ
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8th - 12th
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Confucianism in Ancient China Han Dynasty DBQ
This popular DBQ explores the spread of Confucianism in China during the Han Dynasty through 7 primary and secondary source documents including an image and a map. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and ends with a culminating essay question.Part One has a total possible 25 points and has an answer key, and a scoring rubric is included for the essay (1-5).This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required format
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
Ancient Greece Legacy DBQ
Students explore Ancient Greece in this DBQ through their ideas, art, architecture, politics, literature and philosophy continue to influence us till today through 7 primary or secondary source documents followed by constructed response questions and culminating with an essay question using the documents. This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson.This DBQ has been update
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
Terracotta Army of Ancient China Primary/Secondary Source DBQ
In this PDF print and go lesson activity, middle school students will examine primary and secondary sources in order to discover information about Ancient China's Terracotta Soldiers. Utilizing a DBQ style format, students will be required to think critically, and can work either either independently or in a group, to evaluate each source by answering a series of questions targeted at achieving a better understanding of the challenge question: What are the Terracotta soldiers? How can I use thi
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6th - 8th
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Fall of the Roman Empire DBQ - Common Core Standards
This DBQ explores internal and external events leading to the collapse of the Roman Empire through 7 primary or secondary source documents. Students look at works from St. Jerome, Salvianus, Ammianus Marcellinus, Edward Gibbon, Emperor Philip and more. Each document is followed by a constructed response questions and a summary essay question using all the documents wraps up the DBQ. This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
Hanging Gardens of Babylon Mystery Investigation
In this activity, students will utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources in order to evaluate if the Hanging Gardens of Babylon actually existed. Students will be challenged to think critically and evaluate each source by answering a series of questions targeted at achieving a better understanding of the challenge question: Did the Hanging Gardens of Babylon exist? How can I use this product?This set can be utilized as independent work, but also makes an ideal group activity. It is
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9th - 12th
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Byzantine Empire Fall DBQ
This DBQ has students explore the decline and fall of the Byzantine Empire through internal struggles for power and social changes through 7 primary or secondary source documents including a map (in both black and white or color) and an image. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question.This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lessonThis DBQ address
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8th - 12th
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"The Roman Legacy" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the lasting contributions of the Romans to the world. Activities, and Document-Based Question Assessments Included.- Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Reading - 46-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessments + Answer Keys- Primary Source: from "The Twelve Tables of Law"- Common Core-Aligned - DBQ Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short ans
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5th - 9th
World Religions Unit Project - AP World History Foundations
This unit project asks students to compare the 5 major world religions as a foundation to the first unit for AP World History. (Could be modified for any course with a World Religions Unit). Students must investigate the religions, further study two chosen religions, interview local followers, read primary sources, view current events on the religions, and write a comparative essay at the end. Rubric is part of assignment handout with project scored at 100 points. Includes:Student Directions
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ancient Greek and Roman Culture in the Byzantine Empire DBQ
This DBQ explores looks at how the Byzantine Empire maintained and spread the culture of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome for almost a thousand years through a map and three text documents. This DBQ can be used in many ways from standardized test prep and review to a substitute teacher lesson. If you need it as a World document, please let me know. If you want this DBQ, you can make it as part of my Build a Bundle - 3 DBQs for $9. Spend just $5.00 more and get 2 more DBQs! This DBQ addresses the
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8th - 12th
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Ancient Egyptian Art Choice Boards Activity | Ancient Egypt
This resource contains choice boards featuring major works of Egyptian art and monumental architecture. Students can select a work and draft a free response based on a prompt. These choice boards can used as an at-home or classroom activity and are perfect for hybrid or distance learning. Included is a printer-friendly handout version and a full-color digital Easel version!This resource is a companion to the Ancient Egypt: Art History and Major Works of Art presentation and assessment resource.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Global Art History: Seeing the Past Growing Bundle
Prehistoric Early Humans Art Choice Boards Activity
This resource contains choice boards featuring major works of art from prehistory. Students can select a work and draft a free response based on a prompt.These choice boards can used as an at-home or classroom activity and are perfect for hybrid or distance learning. Included is a printer-friendly handout version and a full-color digital Easel version!This resource is designed as a companion to the Global Prehistory: Major Works of Art resource. Have your students fill in the choice boards durin
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Global Prehistory Art and Culture Bundle
Comparison of Christianity to Islam Research ORQ
Comparison of Christianity to Islam Research Open Response QuestionTeaching the world religions? Want students to investigate and write on Christianity or Islam?Need a no-prep assessment on your world religions study of Christianity or Islam?Open Response Question on Christianity and Islam asks students to gather facts from the text, other resources, or the provided Internet links to support their answers in the written assessment. Pages include research guides and a written assessment prompt.T
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: World Religions Comparison Centers Activity & ORQ Writing Bundle
Ancient History Stone Age & Neolithic Revolution Etch-A-Sketch & ORQ
Looking for a fun activity on the Stone Age or Neolithic Revolution?
Want to engage your doodling students but keep the lesson content-based?
This is a two-part assignment where students read to gather content on the Stone Age and Neolithic Revolution before applying their new knowledge to the Open Response Question.
Can be done early in the year as a homework assignment or in class as an ORQ practice.
Take a look at the many resources included in my Introduction to Ancient World History C
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6th - 10th
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Comparison of Christianity to Judaism Research ORQ
Comparison of Christianity to Judaism Research Open Response Question -- Teaching the world religions? Want students to investigate and write on Christianity or Judaism? Need a no-prep assessment on your world religions study of Christianity or Judaism?Open Response Question on Christianity and Judaism asks students to gather facts from the text, other resources, or the provided Internet links to support their answers in the written assessment. Pages include research guides and a written assess
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: World Religions Comparison Centers Activity & ORQ Writing Bundle
Comparison of Christianity to Hinduism Research ORQ
Comparison of Christianity to Hinduism Research Open Response Question -- Teaching the world religions? Want students to investigate and write on Christianity or Hinduism? Need a no-prep assessment on your world religions study of Christianity or Hinduism?Open Response Question on Christianity and Hinduism asks students to gather facts from the text, other resources, or the provided Internet links to support their answers in the written assessment. Pages include research guides and a written as
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: World Religions Comparison Centers Activity & ORQ Writing Bundle
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Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
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