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Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient Greece Informational
This passage is a brief overview of Greek Mythology. 30 questions (matching, multiple choice, identify) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. *This is meant to be used as an overview to the basics of what Greek Mythology is. It is NOT in-depth, but meant to be used used as a quick introduction/review. I use it when I am doing a review of what it is with my students because they have already had an in-depth study of mythology in 6th gra
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Informational Text
Ancient Egypt Mummification Reading Comprehension & Sequencing Worksheet
This passage briefly explains the mummification process used by ancient Egyptians. Students cut out 6 steps and paste them in the correct order. 16 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 6 sequencing - cut and paste16 questions- matching, multiple choiceKey IncludedThis is a PDF and is NOT editable.BUNDLES:MesopotamiaAncient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient China Anc
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5th - 6th
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Aztecs Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Mesoamerica
This reading comprehension worksheet bundle covers topics on the Aztecs including daily life, religion, Aztec warriors, Tenochtitlan, overview, and Spanish Conquest. The individual listing have more information and previews. Each product has a color and BW version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:*Daily Life*Religion*Aztec Warriors*Tenochtitlan*Spanish Conquest*OverviewPart of my Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension BundleAlso part of my Ancient Civilizations MEGA BundleYou may also be interested in
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5th - 7th
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Julius Caesar Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient Rome
This passage briefly describes the life of Julius Caesar. 17 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 (1000-1100 Lexile) 17 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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Also included in: Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations Roman
The Silk Road Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient China Middle Ages
This passage gives a brief overview of the Silk Road. 12 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 covering the Silk Road (1100-1200 Lexile)12 questions- matching, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my Ancient China Reading Comprehension Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient China Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet Bundle
Greek Mythology: Create Your Own Greek God Project
Unleash the power of creativity and imagination with the Create Your Own Greek God Project! Are you ready to embark on a mythical journey like no other? Dive into the world of Greek mythology with this fun project that allows students to create their own Greek God or Goddess! My students LOVE this project. This can be done in conjunction with an Ancient Greece lesson. This asks students to come up with their own background story and provide an illustration. Planning worksheet, explanation shee
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4th - 12th
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My School Caste: Caste System Analysis Comparison Activity Ancient India Lesson
This assignment is fun and will get your students thinking critically about the Ancient Indian caste system brought by the Aryans. First, students read a brief history of the caste system. Then, they compare the school staff to the Ancient Indian Caste system by creating their own school staff pyramid of power. Students defend their comparisons with evidence and answer critical thinking questions. An example is included.➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ❤️❤️❤️ LOOKING FOR MORE STELLAR RESOURCES TO
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5th - 10th
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ANCIENT INDIA Worksheet Activity Packet - Word Search, Crossword, and More!
Introduce and review important vocabulary words for teaching about the civilization of ancient India with this engaging puzzle worksheet packet. The puzzles will give students a chance to familiarize themselves with important terms while having fun. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The list of
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5th - 8th
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Buddhism and Hinduism: An Investigation Comparison Activity
Get ready to take your middle school students on an epic journey through ancient history with this supercharged worksheet! Introducing the ultimate tool for comparing and contrasting Hinduism and Buddhism. This worksheet is packed with engaging graphics and lines for students to record information as they explore the similarities and differences between these two ancient religions. This Buddhism and Hinduism comparing & contrasting worksheet can be used for:Independent workPartner workClass
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5th - 10th
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Ancient Egypt Geography Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet
This passage describes the geography in ancient Egypt. 15 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article 15 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW Versions Key These are PDF files, so they are NOT editable.BUNDLES:MesopotamiaAncient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient China Ancient Africa or MEGA BUNDLE of all Ancient CivilizationsI do my best to make sure I do no
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5th - 7th
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City of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius Reading Comprehension Ancient Rome Romans
This passage gives a brief description of the city of Pompeii and the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius 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- 1100-1200 Lexile Level15 questions- matching and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Ancient Rome Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE messa
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations Roman
Daily Life in Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Worksheet Romans
This passage describe daily life in ancient Rome. 14 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 (1000-1100 Lexile) 14 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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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations Roman
The Roman Empire - The Pax Romana - Informational Text & Mini-Book Activity
What's included?1. A one-page informational text that describes the Pax Romana (PDF)2. A corresponding (fill-in-the-blank) mini-book that summarizes the informational text (PDF)3. Instructions for folding the mini-book (PDF)4. A key for the mini-book (PDF) The informational text focuses on these main topics:1. What was the Pax Romana and when did it happen?2. Augustus Brings Peace to the Empire3. All Roads Lead to Rome4. Aqueducts5. The Colosseum and Pantheon6. Literature and Poetry7. Other Empe
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4th - 9th
Confucius Informational Text Reading Comprehension Ancient China Confucianism
This passage briefly describes the life of Confucius. 15 questions (identify, multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article briefly describing Confucius15 questions- identify, 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 correct it quickly to
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient China Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet Bundle
The Great Wall of China Reading Comprehension Ancient China Worksheet
This passage briefly describes the Great Wall of China. 14 question (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article 14 questions- identify, multiple choiceExtension activity- students write 3 facts they learned and color Great Wall pictureColor and BW Versions Key includedPart of my Ancient China Reading Comprehension BundlePart of my China Reading Comprehension Bundle*I do my best to make sure
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient China Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet Bundle
Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet
This passage describes the use of hieroglyphics in ancient Egypt. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. Students also write their name in hieroglyphics. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article 14 questions- matching and multiple choiceStudents write their names in hieroglyphicsColor and BW VersionsKey includedThese are PDF files, so they are NOT editable.BUNDLES:Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient
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5th - 7th
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Kingdom of Kush Nubia ancient Africa Reading Comprehension
This passage outlines the basics of the Kingdom of Kush. 18 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and BW versions and key. INCLUDES:article18 questions (identify and multiple choice) Color and BW Version (PDF- not editable)Key Part of my Ancient Africa Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Africa Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
The Roman Republic Reading Comprehension Worksheet Roman Empire
This passage describes the Roman Republic in ancient Rome. 17 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 (900-1000 Lexile) 17 questions- Identify and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Ancient Rome 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 product m
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations Roman
Cuneiform and the Code of Hammurabi (Double Worksheet!)
This is an exciting double-worksheet for your students to complete while studying ancient Mesopotamia. The first section of the sheet has students write their names in Cuneiform and then a secret message to another friend in class. The friend then has to decode the message.The second part has students read excerpts from the Code of Hammurabi and then answer critical thinking questions about the Code.These can be split up or given as one assignment!************************************************
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4th - 12th
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Ancient Greece Geography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Greek
This passage describes the geography of ancient Greece. 20 questions (matching, 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 (1000-1100 Lexile) 20 questions- Matching, true/false, and Multiple Choice Color and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Greece Reading Comprehension BundleYou may also like these bundles:Mesopotamia (15 articles)Ancient Egypt (17 articles)Ancient Rome (27 articles)Anc
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Informational Text
Ancient River Valley Civilizations Mapping Activity Worksheet
This mapping activity is on the Ancient River Valley Civilizations. Ancient River Valley Civilizations Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions Ancient River Valley Civilizations.Students will label and color different aspects of Ancient River Valley Civilizations such as; cities, seas, important physical features and shade the area for each of the four main River Civilizations. This map
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Historical Mapping Activities BUNDLE
Mansa Musa reading and map
One page reading with a map and questions about the 14th century king of Mali, his wealth and his pilgrimage to Mecca.
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- one page reading
- map showing pilgrimage and trade routes
- vocabulary from context activity
- reading comprehension questions
- math extension - determine the value of Mansa Musa's gold!
- map skill questions - scale of miles, latitude and longitude, directions
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6th - 10th
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Thinking Like A Historian: Trash Analysis Think Sheet (Citing Evidence)
Introduction to "Thinking Like A Historian"...teach students to analyze evidence as a way to demonstrate how social scientists analyze artifacts. Students will study a list of trash to answer a series of questions and then create a hypothesis describing what they think happened. students will begin thinking like historians, archaeologists, and detectives!
Great resource for LAFS.68.RH.1.1: Citing textual evidence.
Common Core: Citing Textual Evidence
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5th - 9th
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Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet (Greece) + Google Apps Version
Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet teaches students about the motivation behind the man, through map skills and primary source document analysis. This short activity focuses on Alexander’s speech before his last battle of India before turning back. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. *Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learningSave some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, les
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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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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