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Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Decoding Worksheet Activity
My students always love learning about Hieroglyphics! This product contains a chart with hieroglyphics and small explanation of hieroglyphics. There are 3 messages for students to decode and one page for students to create their own message. INCLUDES:Chart with hieroglyphics and small explanation of what hieroglyphics are3 messages to decode1 page for students to create their own messageColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedYou may also like: Hieroglyphics Informational TextBUNDLES:Mesopotamia(15 ar
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Ancient Egypt Women Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet
This passage briefly describes the role of women in ancient Egypt. 8 multiple choice questions assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile)8 multiple choice questionsColor and BW VersionsKey includedThese are PDF files, so they are NOT editable. BUNDLES:Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient China Ancient Africa or MEGA BUNDLE of all Ancient CivilizationsI do my best to make sure I
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5th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt Cleopatra Reading Comprehension Worksheet Pharaoh
This passage briefly describes the life of Cleopatra. 16 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. Includes:Article 16 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW Versionsextension activity- graphic organizerKey These are PDF files, so they are NOT editable. BUNDLES:Mesopotamia(14 articles)Ancient Egypt (17 articles)Ancient Greece (10 articles)Ancient Rome (27 articles)Ancient China (1
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Ancient China Festivals Reading Comprehension Worksheet Chinese New Year
This passage briefly describes festivals in ancient China. 12 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article covering ancient China's Festivals 12 questions- true/false, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my Ancient China Reading Comprehension Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will co
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4th - 6th
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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
Ancient China Clothing Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet
This passage describes clothing in ancient China. 12 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article covering ancient China's clothing 12 questions- true/false, multiple choiceKey includedPart of my Ancient China Reading Comprehension Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my
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4th - 6th
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Cicero Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient Rome
This passage gives a brief biography of Cicero in ancient Rome. 15 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 (1200-1300 Lexile) 15 questions- matching and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Ancient Rome Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations Roman
Ancient Rome Timeline Worksheet - NO PREP
Directions for students to create a timeline based on Ancient Rome, emphasizing the changes from a monarchy to a republic to an empire. Includes a student handout (worksheet) for students to complete and a teacher answer key. The student handout has content about Ancient Rome included on it. The handout can be used without any preparation. This handout gives students directions to create and correctly label a timeline based on Ancient Rome from 800 BC to 1400 AD. Then students are asked qu
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6th - 10th
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Gaius Marius Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient Rome Consul
This passage gives a brief biography of Gaius Marius. 13 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article (1100-1200 Lexile) 13 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Ancient Rome Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 7th
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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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Ancient Greece Government Activity - FREE Crossword Puzzle
This Ancient Greece digital and printable activity is a perfect review for after teaching about the Greece government, specifically about the monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy. Teach with the Google Slides™ and notes that students can follow along with. Your students will learn about it in a fun, engaging, and interactive way!Check out the completed BUNDLES here:Mesopotamia BundleEgypt BundleIndia BundleGreece Bundle**********************************************************************
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5th - 8th
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Ancient China Numbers and Colors Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage describes the importance of colors and numbers in ancient China. Students complete charts for numbers and colors and answer 5 multiple choice questions to check for understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article covering ancient China's colors and numbersChart completion for numbers and colors; 5 multiple choice questionsColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my Ancient China Reading Comprehension Bundle*I do my best to make
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4th - 6th
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Ancient India Indus River Valley Activity - FREE Crossword Puzzle
Immerse your students in the captivating world of the ancient Indus River Valley civilization with this FREE Crossword Puzzle activity. Test student knowledge of key terms and concepts related to the Indus River Valley with this interactive activity that encourages critical thinking and vocabulary retention while fostering an appreciation for ancient civilizations. With its user-friendly format and visually appealing design, this crossword puzzle activity is a must-have addition to your Ancient
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Timeline Activity
This activity has students create a timeline covering the history of Ancient Egypt and asks them to color-code the major historical periods as well as mark significant events in Ancient Egyptian history. Reflection questions are included for after students complete the timeline.
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Ancient India - Drawing Conclusions Activity
This is a 1 page worksheet that asks students to draw conclusions about evidence found at an ancient site in India.
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6th - 10th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Crossword
Great busy work for your students who finish activities early, a great way to review key vocabulary, or re-enforcing ideas for homework!!
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5th - 9th
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Alexander the Great One Page Reading: Print & Digital
This one page reading summarizes the life of Alexander the Great, as well as his father, Philip II. It briefly describes a phalanx, Philip's time as a hostage in Thebes, the conquest of Greece, Philip's assassination, and the military conquests of Alexander the Great. It also explains the state Persia was in under Darius III and how Hellenistic culture remained in place after the death of Alexander. There are three questions at the end with an answer key on the next page.Multiple Editable For
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8th - 12th
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Common Core RL.4.4: Ancient Greeks Who Became English Words
Common Core Reading Standard RL.4.4 : Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).Did you know the Ancient Greeks had such an influence on our world that some of their most famous citizens and heroes were adopted verbatim as words into the English language? Yes, there are some very common and useful English words that were created directly from the names of famous people in ancie
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4th - 8th
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An Introduction to Ancient Egypt
In this reading comprehension passage, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. The file includes three differentiated versions of the same text at grade level 3, 5, and 7.The passage includes 9 multiple choice comprehension questions and 1 short answer comprehension question plus an answer key. Common core-aligned skills assessed include: analyzing tone, style, and figurate language • using context clues to interpret vocabulary • drawing inferences • recalling
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5th - 7th
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Trajan Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient Rome
This passage describes the life of Trajan in ancient Rome. 14 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've provided a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article (1100-1200 Lexile) 14 questions- true/false and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Ancient Rome Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 7th
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Egypt and Mesopotamia Map
This is a map labeling activity that I have used in Honers Western Civ. & Western Civ. The map could easily be used for a World History or Geography class as well. The map focuses on Mesopotamia and Egypt. Students need to write out where these locations are. This is also a good study tool for the unit test which requires them to identify some of the major geographic features in the region.
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7th - 10th
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Alexander the Great Timeline Activity
Students will use a timeline and become familiar with the BC/BCE timeframe to learn more about Alexander the Great. This is a document to be used as an opening activity, building background knowledge, or great for homework.
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5th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt Timeline: Major Time Periods
I have used this to practice timeline concepts with my 6th grade ELL students while studying Ancient Egypt. This timeline follows a similar timeline in their textbook, so I have included an answer key as a reference.
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5th - 7th
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Content Based Passages for Reading Fluency: Prehistoric Times
These two reading passages are based on CA science and social studies standards for 6th grade. They are ATOS levels 6.5 and 6.8 and include short answer comprehension questions. Questions ask students to determine meaning from context, summarize, compare and contrast, and apply facts to a new problem. Numbering along the side helps in counting words per minute for timed readings.
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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.
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