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Preview of Mongol Empire Primary Source: Daily Life of the Mongols According to Marco Polo

Mongol Empire Primary Source: Daily Life of the Mongols According to Marco Polo

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History Wizard
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the daily and seasonal life of the Mongol people according to Marco Polo. The worksheet allows students to read a short primary source from the writings of Marco Polo. The worksheet includes ten questions and has an answer key for the teacher. The reading is very engaging for students.I would like to thank Christine O'Brien Creative f
Preview of Mongol Empire Primary Source Worksheet: Mongol Warriors

Mongol Empire Primary Source Worksheet: Mongol Warriors

Created by
History Wizard
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about Mongol warriors and their armies according to Marco Polo. The worksheet allows students to read a short primary source from the writings of Marco Polo. The worksheet includes ten questions and has an answer key for the teacher. The reading is very engaging for students.I would like to thank Christine O'Brien Creative for the wonderful
Preview of Mesopotamia Primary Source Worksheet: Sennacherib Destroys Babylon 689 BCE

Mesopotamia Primary Source Worksheet: Sennacherib Destroys Babylon 689 BCE

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History Wizard
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the destruction of Babylon by the Assyrians in 689 BCE. The worksheet allows students to read a short primary source from the Assyrian leader Sennacherib related to the destruction of Babylon. The worksheet includes ten questions and has an answer key for the teacher. The reading is very engaging for students.I would like to thank Ill
Preview of S3 Roman Bundle

S3 Roman Bundle

A plethora of Roman resources: Etruscan, SPQR, Decline of Republic, Fall of Republic, Roman Revolution, Caesar, Roman Military, Roman Historiography, Roman Empire, Emperors and its Fall. PPTs, DBQs, Handouts, Notes, and more.
Preview of S3 Source-Based Activities BUNDLE (Antiquity to Modern)

S3 Source-Based Activities BUNDLE (Antiquity to Modern)

A vast array of primary, secondary, and well-crafted source-based activities (DBQ) over a wide period of historical eras. A great collection to start the year off knowing you have some clutch activities to run with when you need them. 110 products for $200.00 Saving a bunch for a bundle!
Preview of World History Primary Source Worksheets Bundle (Ancient Times to 1800s)

World History Primary Source Worksheets Bundle (Ancient Times to 1800s)

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History Wizard
This great lesson plan bundle includes 20 primary source worksheets that go along with the Eye Witness History Website http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/ or as stand alone primary source worksheets.A website link is included with each worksheet if needed and an answer key is included with all worksheets. Feel free to modify this collection if needed to fit the needs of your students. I highly suggest these worksheets for students in grades 6-12. The primary source worksheets allow students to d
Preview of Mesopotamia Primary Source Worksheet: Sennacherib Lays Siege to Jerusalem

Mesopotamia Primary Source Worksheet: Sennacherib Lays Siege to Jerusalem

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History Wizard
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the siege of Jerusalem in 701 BCE by the Assyrians. The worksheet allows students to read a short primary source from the Assyrian leader Sennacherib related to his attacks against Jerusalem and other Jewish cities. The worksheet includes ten questions and has an answer key for the teacher. The reading is very engaging for students.Please check out my other Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans!Mesopotamia and An
Preview of Ancient Civilization and Religion DBQ

Ancient Civilization and Religion DBQ

HISTORICAL CONTEXT Thousands of years ago the introduction offarming brought dramatic changes to peoples in many parts of the world.The development of agriculture led to the establishment of permanentsettlements, which grew into towns and cities. In certain regions of theworld, these towns and cities eventually blossomed into complexcivilizations, like those in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China. Each ofthese civilizations developed advanced technology to improve life for thepeople who lived t
Preview of The late Bronze Age Uluburun Shipwreck

The late Bronze Age Uluburun Shipwreck

An excellent resource which explores one of the great finds in Ancient marine archeology - the Uluburun Shipwreck. This resource is a very good DBQ for students. Close study of the cargo and hull remains of the Uluburun wreck has provided a special glimpse into the Bronze Age, its material cultures, and aspects of construction, economic exchange, and transportation. In general, this degree of interconnection of the Mediterranean during this time could have only been achieved through the inte
Preview of S3 Roman Kings, Rise of Rome, and Hannibal Workbook

S3 Roman Kings, Rise of Rome, and Hannibal Workbook

An outstanding textbook/workbook/homework on the Roman Kings, the Rise of Rome, and Rome's fight against Hannibal in the Second Punic War. Various "Tasks" are provided throughout the workbooks to engage the student and hone their source analysis skills, "Discussion Points", timelines, Internet links, and primary source quotes support the text throughout. Also there is Historiography throughout discussing the sources/technique/perspective of historians such as Polybius. This is a very useful wor
Preview of S3 AUGUSTUS AND AUGUSTAN PROPAGANDA

S3 AUGUSTUS AND AUGUSTAN PROPAGANDA

A series of three source based question activities based upon selections from Tacitus, Augustus, and Horace concerning the Augustan Age. Each question has three sub-questions which ask the student to use the source and his/her own knowledge to answer the prompt. Questions have point allocations at the end 5, 7, and 8 points (describe, causation, and evaluation) so that students can gauge the amount of attention each question requires. A Scoring Guideline is included.This is a good introduction t
Preview of Ancient Athenian Democracy DBQ

Ancient Athenian Democracy DBQ

Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying Documents 1-10. (The documents have been edited for the purpose of this exercise.) Write your answer on the lined pages of the Section II free-response booklet.This question is designed to test your ability to work with and understand historical documents.Write an essay that: Has a relevant thesis and supports that thesis with evidence from the documents. Uses all of the documents. Analyzes the documents by grouping them in as ma
Preview of Athens & Sparta DBQ

Athens & Sparta DBQ

A very well-constructed DBQ covering the major aspects of two rival Greek city-states: Athens and Sparta with supporting questions, side tasks and potential for a teacher-generated DBQ prompt.
Preview of A Picture is Worth a 1000 words (Old Kingdom Egypt)

A Picture is Worth a 1000 words (Old Kingdom Egypt)

An outstanding resource which presents a warm up activity with a statue of Pharoah Mycerinus & Queen then moves on to ask students to use a photo of the Pyramids with the following question in mind: How do the Great Pyramids represent the Egyptian World View? This resource provides several analyzed/annotated (teacher) student examples how to answer the question. A very helpful resource.
Preview of S3 The Trial of Socrates

S3 The Trial of Socrates

A series of three source based question activities based upon selections from Xenophon, Plato, and Aristophanes, concerning the Trial of Socrates. Each question has three sub-questions which ask the student to use the source and his/her own knowledge to answer the prompt. Questions have point allocations at the end 5, 7, and 8 points (describe, causation, and evaluation) so that students can gauge the amount of attention each question requires. A Scoring Guideline is included. This is a good in
Preview of River Valley Civilizations DBQ

River Valley Civilizations DBQ

DBQ Question: Discuss and describe two contributions from each of the RiverValley Civilizations that influenced future civilizations.
Preview of Ancient Greece Sources for DBQ

Ancient Greece Sources for DBQ

A collection of well-selected historical sources for an assessment on Ancient Bronze Age to Classical Greece. The palatial redistributive, Spartan bronze statues, the acropolis, Spartan Government, Delphi, etc. This resource is editable, thus you can suit it to your needs.
Preview of S3 The Origins of Rome: The Kings, 753-509 B.C.E.

S3 The Origins of Rome: The Kings, 753-509 B.C.E.

A well-selected of excerpts from Livy and Virgil about the Seven Kings of Rome to be used in conjunction with a unit on the founding of Rome to the establishment of the Roman Republic. A series of source-based questions will be posted for specific use with this selection of readings meant to be issued ahead of time. This readings and their corresponding questions are designed for an advanced Ancient History course of study, but can be used with other levels.
Preview of Selected Sources from Livy (The History of Rome) & Virgil (Aeneid)

Selected Sources from Livy (The History of Rome) & Virgil (Aeneid)

A well-chosen series of excerpts from Titus Livius and Virgil to serve as insight as to the grand cultural scheme of history and literature during the Age of Augustus. These well-selected excerpts can be used as a handout or as part of a DBQ.
Preview of Early Bronze Age DBQ

Early Bronze Age DBQ

D.B.Q. Question: How and why did civilizations from the Middle East, Egypt, and the Mediterranean develop into powerful, thriving, and cosmopolitan empires in the Bronze, Dark, and Iron Ages? Be sure to address why some civilizations were more successful than others.
Preview of Women and the Silk Road

Women and the Silk Road

A very good, complete resource with historical sources, text and focused upon both a prompt and other Thinking Questions.WORLD History PROMPT: Analyze continuities and changes in trade networks and cross-cultural encounters as it may have impacted women between 200 CE and 800 CE in one of the following regions: East Asia Middle East Europe. ANDThink About Questions: • Why was Byzantium ideally placed to be the terminus of Silk Road trade?• In what ways can you connect the making of silk to women
Preview of Ancient Greece Contributions

Ancient Greece Contributions

DBQ: How did the ancient Greeks contribute to lasting ideas in Western civilization? Explain and provide examples for at least two political, artistic, philosophical, or social ways. (Explain means “to make plain or understandable; to give reasons for or causes of.”) Use at least three examples from the documents to explain each influence (political, artistic, philosophical, or social) and to support your thesis.
Preview of Fall of Rome DBQ

Fall of Rome DBQ

This resource is a very well developed DBQ concerning the Fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Preview of S3 Athenian Empire Source Based Questions

S3 Athenian Empire Source Based Questions

A series of three source based question activities based upon selections from Plutarch, An Athenian Decree, and Thucydides concerning the Athenian Empire. Each question has three sub-questions which ask the student to use the source and his/her own knowledge to answer the prompt. Questions have point allocations at the end 5, 7, and 8 points (describe, causation, and evaluation) so that students can gauge the amount of attention each question requires. This is a good introduction to Ancient Hist
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT

If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.

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?

There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.

How do I find ancient history resources on TPT?

Educators can save time preparing ancient history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ancient history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.