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Ancient Mesopotamia Great Cities Reading Comprehension Civilizations
This passage describes the great cities of ancient Mesopotamia. 28 questions (Name the City, True/False, and Multiple Choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:*City Descriptions Article (1000-1100 Lexile) *15 Name the City Questions*10 True/False Questions*3 Multiple Choice Questions*Key IncludedTutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google Classroom
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations
Greek Mythology FREEBIE ... Family Tree of the Greek Gods
Help your students understand how all the Greek Gods and Goddesses are connected with this Family Tree Handout. Looking for more Greek Mythology?Check out my 150 Page Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE Bundle Includes:The Creation of the World PowerPoint & Student Notes Greek Gods of Mount Olympus PowerPoint & Graphic OrganizerGreek God Family Tree HandoutGreek God Trading CardsGreek God Doodle Note PagesPerseus & Medusa Myth, Questions & Activities Theseus & the Minotaur Myth, Que
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4th - 12th
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Who Were the Ancient Romans?
The Ancient Romans were people from Rome and the Roman Empire. The city of Rome was founded in what is now Italy in the eighth century BCE. It grew to rule in Europe, Britain, Northern Africa and parts of the Middle East until the fifth century CE.This resource is an introduction to our Ancient Romans topic.Contents:2 Information PagesCryptic Word SearchAnswer SheetPlease review our Terms of Use.All photos, text, and illustrations are by the Primary Topic Shop.
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Greece Unit Introduction - Ancient Greece Worksheets Activities Projects
Ancient Greece Unit Introduction - Free Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook Resources! This complete Introduction to Ancient Greece Unit contains Reading Passages, Graphic Organizers, and Activities!This package contains a variety of resources to complete an organized and content-rich Interactive Notebook to introduce students to the Ancient Civilization of Greece. Perfect for your Greece unit or Ancient Civilization unit, all resources are classroom tested and include detailed instructions, gra
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Religion Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage briefly describes the religions in ancient Mesopotamia. 13 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:*Article *13 questions- matching, multiple choice questions*Color and BW Versions*Key Included This is part of my Mesopotamia Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations
Ancient Egypt - Papyrus - FREE
This free Papyrus lesson covers the papyrus plant, uses of papyrus, papyrus paper, and making papyrus paper. There is a reading response activity and a making papyrus activity. If you like this resource, please take a look at the rest of the Ancient Egypt Bundle. Thanks!Pages: 5 (including one answer sheet)Contents:2 Information Pages1 Reading Response Worksheet1 Making Papyrus Activity1 Answer SheetAll photos, illustrations and text are original by the author. The PDF is provided in color but c
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Unit Research Activity Templates - Ancient Egypt Project
Ancient Egypt Unit Research Activity Templates - 14 different research templates are included to go along with your next Ancient Egypt project. Perfect for an independent Egypt research project or group activity, these templates help students organize their ideas about key figures of Ancient Egypt.The following figures are included. A blank template and a lined template are included for each figure.✅King Tut✅Cleopatra✅Thutmose III✅Menes✅Queen Hatshepsut✅Ramses the Great⭐A blank template has also
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5th - 8th
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Blank Ancient Egypt Map
I have used this blank Ancient Egypt map as an introduction to my ancient Egypt unit with 6th grade regular and ELL students in social studies. Not only does this help with students' geography skills, but it helps practice following basic written directions.
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5th - 7th
Mesopotamia Unit - Introduction to Ancient Mesopotamia - Research and Questions
This Introduction to Ancient Mesopotamia Unit contains Mesopotamia reading passages and questions on the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. Perfect for your upcoming Ancient Civilizations Unit, this package of Mesopotamia activities also contains graphic organizers, a research activity, and an annotation activity.***COMPLETELY UPDATED FOR 2022!!!****✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this resource package.✅No need to spend h
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Artisans and Craftsmen Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage describes artisans and craftsmen in ancient Mesopotamia. 10 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:*Article *10 questions matching, multiple choice questions*Color and BW Versions*Key Included This is part of my Mesopotamia Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations
Africa Map & Reading Activity Geography
Are you looking for a no prep lesson to introduce Africa? Then use this mapping, reading & writing activity! Let your students label locations & events on a map such as the Trans Saharan Trade Routes then read a passage & answer questions about migrations and invasions.World History Rawks specializes in creating engaging activities that provide flexibility to busy teachers, so they can be their best!What you get!Instructions provide ideas for a successful lessonPDF Map Activity with
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient and World History Map Activities BUNDLE
The Caste System in Ancient India - Then and Now
This resource includes a student handout and an answer key that compares and contrasts the caste system when it existed in ancient history and how it exists in the modern era. Students will brainstorm the reasons for the changes and then will take notes on reasons why it changed. Feel free to check out my related resources:Ancient India Choice BoardEarly Empires of India Choice BoardHinduism Unit: Non-Fiction Text, Questions, Graphic Organizers, and AssessmentBuddhism Unit: Non-Fiction Text, Q
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient India Bundle Projects Activities
The Code of Hammurabi (Student Friendly Version) - 6th Grade Social Studies
20 of the 282 laws set forth by Hammurabi in Ancient Mesopotamia. I created this when I couldn't find a document that matched the Lexile level of my students one year.
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5th - 10th
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Who Were The Vikings? - FREE
This introduction to the Vikings topic explores the Vikings as Scandinavians, explorers, warriors and farmers. There is a Cryptic Wordsearch (fill in the blanks and find the answers in the wordsearch) and a standard wordsearch activity.Pages: 5 (including 2 answer sheets)Contents:Information PageCryptic WordsearchWordsearchAnswer SheetView our terms of use here: https://primarytopicshop.com/terms-of-use
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4th - 6th
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Ancient India: Hinduism & Buddhism Comparison Chart
Teach your students the foundations of Buddhism and Hinduism with this easy to use comparison chart. By simplifying these complex religions for your students, they can better understand their foundations! Use this easy comparison chart – identify what they have in common and where they differ. Aligns perfectly with your ancient India unit. This product includes a blank chart for your students and a completed chart for you! Includes a Google Slides version for distance learning.REMEMBER! + After
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient India Activities - Projects - Worksheets - RESOURCE Bundle
Greek Gods and Goddesses Cheat Sheet | Notebook Posters
Greek gods and goddesses cheat sheet for students' notebook and binders. These mini-posters can be quick references for students when studying and reviewing greek mythology.Resource includes: Full-sized poster 8 ½ X 11 Min poster 6 x 4Gods and Goddesses covered:AphroditeApolloAresArtemisAthenaHadesHephaestusHeraHermesHestiaPoseidonZeusVisit my website to sign up for free social studies weekly newsletters and access to exclusive freebies!How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:• Please
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6th - 12th
The Nile River Valley Map Activity
Map activity on the Nile River Valley and surrounding territories. Students are asked to label major cities and land forms. They are also asked to highlight the physical features that affected civilization in ancient Egypt. Students are then asked to answer questions about the Nile River Valley and how it affected life in ancient Egypt. Activity provides students with an understanding of how the geography influenced life and early Egyptian culture. Activity includes Common Core Essential St
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9th
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Famous Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt Timeline and Reading
This 2 page lesson discusses some of the major accomplishments of Ancient Egypt's pharaohs. The pharaohs that are included are Ahmose, Hatshepsut, Tuthmosis III, Amenhotep III, Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and Ramses II. This includes a one page reading over the 7 pharaohs and then asks students to create a timeline with markers or colored pencils to see the duration of each pharaohs reign. The assignment is finished up with 4 reading comprehension questions.
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7th
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GRAPES of Civilization Poster and Graphic Organizer FREEBIE
Do you use GRAPES to teach world history and civilizations? This Customer appreciation freebie provides you with a quick reference min-poster and two different graphic organizer for you to use in your social studies classes!
GRAPES stand for: Geography, Religion, Accomplishments, Politics, Economics, and Society. Have students identify each element in any culture they are studying!
If you like this freebie, please consider following Red Stick Teaching Materials! Please also consider leav
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4th - 11th
Constantine Reading Passages & Comprehension Activity Ancient Rome Roman Empire
Should Constantine be remembered positively or negatively? Let students investigate whether Constantine had a positive or negative legacy on the Roman Empire through conquests & spread of Christianity! Legacy Investigations make sure to include the good, bad and the ugly of historical figures to make for great student reactions and discussions! World History Rawks specializes in creating engaging activities that provide flexibility to busy teachers, so they can be their best!Students will re
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6th - 7th
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Was Alexander the Great a hero or a villain?
*This package contains a handout (in four formats: Apple Pages, Word, PDF, and Google Doc) and a PowerPoint (also available as an Apple Keynote). *You may edit the Word Doc to meet your students’ needs.*You may copy+paste and/or adapt the following information into your lesson plans.GLOBAL 9, UNIT 2BTHE ANCIENT WORLD (PART B): GREECE AND ROMELESSON 6AIM: Was Alexander the Great a hero or a villain?✅ ACTIVITY 1 — DO NOW: Students will analyze images of the Alexander Sarcophagus to determine wheth
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Classical Civilizations (India, China, Greece, & Rome): Bundled Resource
Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics
This is a simple 2 page worksheet where students are to decipher a message in Hieroglyphics. They will then learn about how we today came to know what the Egyptian Hieroglyphics represent.
A teacher answer sheet is provided.
For more class activities on Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome see my Ancient Mediterranean Download.
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5th - 8th
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Map of Ancient Israel
A blank map of the land of the Ancient Israelite's that spans from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. This map is great for students to practice identifying key places that shaped the lives of the Ancient Israelite's. These particular questions were created with a 7th grade Ancient Israelite unit in mind.
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6th - 9th
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Roman Numerals, Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers in column format
For the Latin class: This one sided handout includes 4 columns,column 1 - Arabic numbers, column 2 - Roman numerals, column 3 - cardinal numbers (the number words in Latin) - column 4 - ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. in Latin) numbers included: 1-21, 30-90 by tens, 100-900 by hundreds, 1000 and 2000
A great one page handout for the visual learner which has served my students well over the last 14 years.
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4th - 12th
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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?
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