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Ancient history dbqs for homeschool
Alexander the Great in Ancient Greece DBQ Inquiry Investigation Activity
In this engaging Alexander the Great DBQ Investigation, students analyze the life and times of Alexander the Great to understand the two sides to his historic legacy. Students begin by examining song lyrics of a popular song to understand Alexander the Great's role in history, then engage in a five-document activity, including a map analysis and primary sources, to learn both sides of his legacy. Students record thoughts and answers on an analysis document, complete a graphic organizer assignme
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5th - 8th
Fall of Rome: A Student Investigation! Explore 7 Documents For Why Rome Fell!
In this Fall of Rome DBQ student resource Investigation, students explore 7 short documents (5 text, 1 chart, 1 map), to ultimately answer the question: "Why exactly did the Roman Empire fall?" Students analyze 7 documents and complete a bubble-map organizer before completing a "snowball effect" organizer to link the reasons for Rome's decline!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit or my Middle Ages activities unit!Students will b
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5th - 8th
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DBQ Bundle of SIX Ancient History Document Based Questions
*BEST SELLER BUNDLE*This is a set of six Ancient History DBQs that are also offered separately for $4.00 each. Buy the set and save versus purchasing them individually. These DBQs address the Common Core State Standards. They have a page outlining the English Language Arts/History/Social Studies grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 CCSS that they address. The Document Based Questions (DBQs) were created for 6th Grade World History. It could also be used in 9th grade Global Studies/World History. This
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5th - 10th
Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans DBQ Inquiry Activity
Conquistadors: Why were the Spanish able to easily defeat the natives? A DBQ! 1:1 Google Compatible!This resource is included in my 13 Colonies Unit and my Mesoamerica Unit!Purchase either bundle and save over 25%!---------In this DBQ investigation, students will attempt to answer the overarching question:"What were the Spanish conquistadors able to so easily defeat the Natives of Central and South America?"Students will look at and analyze 5 different documents. Each primary source focuses on
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7th - 11th
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Mansa Musa, Egypt, and Snapchat? Students analyze the stop & create Snapchats!
In this Mansa Musa and Islam resource on West Africa, students analyze a primary source of Musa's pitstop in Egypt on his way to Mecca on his holy pilgrimage. Once students answer the analytical questions, they use excerpts from the source to create a Snapchat story of Mansa Musa's experiences in Egypt. There are three versions of the Snapchat story to best fit the needs of your students!Tons of fun, easy to implement, and a fun way to integrate modern technology!This resource in included in my
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5th - 8th
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Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Abridged, easy-to-read, w text-dependent questions
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO BRING AN ENGAGING PRIMARY SOURCE TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM. BACK-AND-FORTH CONVERSATION FORMATTED TEXT AND TEXT-DEPENDENT QUESTIONS GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH THE DOCUMENT. ENJOY!***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"This download includes both a PDF and MS WORD version of the file (Answer Key included)It has been formatt
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6th - 10th
Mongol Empire Primary Source: Daily Life of the Mongols According to Marco Polo
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
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Mongols and Mongol Empire Lesson Plan
DBQ Ancient Greece Document Based Question
This DBQ addresses the Common Core State Standards. It has been updated with a page outlining the English Language Arts/History/Social Studies grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 CCSS that it addresses.
**You can buy all SIX Ancient History DBQ's in a separate listing here and SAVE over $10.00 vs. buying them individually!**
This Document Based Question (DBQ) was created for 6th Grade World History. It could also be used in 9th grade Global Studies. The topic is Ancient Greece Geography. It follo
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â DBQ Bundle of SIX Ancient History Document Based Questions
DBQ Ancient Rome Document Based Question
This DBQ addresses the Common Core State Standards. Included is a page outlining the English Language Arts/History/Social Studies grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 CCSS that it addresses. **You can buy all SIX Ancient History DBQ's in a separate listing here and SAVE over $10.00 vs. buying them individually!**This Document Based Question (DBQ) was created for 6th Grade World History. It could also be used in 9th grade Global Studies. The topic is Ancient Rome: Achievements. It follows the format
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â DBQ Bundle of SIX Ancient History Document Based Questions
Life as a Gladiator Engaging Primary Source Analysis in Ancient Rome
In this Rome Gladiator primary source activity, students analyze a primary source regarding the gladiator games, then create a script where they converse with a citizen of ancient Rome who attended the games! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit located here bundle!Students read chunked and focused text (to aid in comprehension) that is geared toward specific questions on the gladiator games of Rome. This has been done to focus
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Egyptian Art and Egypt Geography Nile River Primary Source DBQ Activity
Enrich your study of Ancient Egypt Geography and Agriculture with SIX Primary Source DBQ Analysis Activities – plus two bonus DBQs!Read and analyze an excerpt from the Hymn to the Nile. Then, examine 5 separate tomb paintings depicting agriculture and fishing in Ancient Egypt. Finally, compare paintings for 2 BONUS analyses! Complete Answer Keys included! Mix and Match each DBQ to meet your needs. Use in stations, as part of a gallery walk, or for extra credit. Ready to Go, with no additional re
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Geography Reading Comprehension Passages and Activity BUNDLE
Ancient Mesopotamia Geography Hammurabi's Code Primary Source DBQ Activity
The Code of Hammurabi was comprised of 282 laws. More than 60 of those laws related to agriculture in Ancient Mesopotamia. This Primary Source DBQ provides students the opportunity to read and analyze a representative sample of Hammurabi’s farming and agriculture laws using the US National Archives DBQ Analysis Model. Then, learn to grow barley as you read and analyze the "Farmer's Instructions," a Primary Source letter from a Mesopotamian farmer to his son. Everything you need, including Ans
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6th - 9th
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DBQ Ancient China Document Based Question
This DBQ addresses the Common Core State Standards. It has been updated with a page outlining the English Language Arts/History/Social Studies grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 CCSS that it addresses.
**You can buy all SIX Ancient History DBQ's in a separate listing here and SAVE over $10.00 vs. buying them individually!**
This Document Based Question (DBQ) was created for 6th Grade World History. It could also be used in 9th grade Global Studies. The topic is Ancient Chinese Inventions. It fol
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â DBQ Bundle of SIX Ancient History Document Based Questions
World History Reading Passages | 112 Differentiated World History Primary Source
World History Reading Passages and Differentiated World History Primary Source Bundle! 112 DIFFERENTIATED Primary Source Warmups in World History!In this highly-engaging and effective bundle, you receive differentiated primary source warmups, exit tickets, and enrichment activities for 11 different units of World History. Engage and enrich students with primary sources from Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Middle Ages, the Byzantine Empire, Medieval Japan, the Renaissance, the Age of Explorati
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5th - 9th
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Julius Caesar: Hero or Tyrant Primary Source and Analysis Activity
Students put their CSI skills to work as they consider the character qualities of heroes and traitors, read through primary and secondary accounts, and write about historical events before rendering a verdict in the case of Caesar vs. the Roman Senate. To some Julius Caesar is a hero who acted as needed to defy the corrupt Roman Senate and make life better for the Roman people. To others, Caesar was a man of selfish ambition and a threat to the Roman order. In this activity: students will de
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient Greece Reading Passages | Differentiated Ancient Greece Primary Sources
Ancient Greece Reading Passages and Differentiated Ancient Greece Primary Source Activities. 5 Differentiated Primary Sources for Pericles, Aristotle and Greek Slavery, the treatment of Spartan women, the origin of Olympic games, and Thucydides on Athens and Sparta! This primary source set is included in the World History Differentiated Primary Source Bundle, located here! Buy the bundle, enjoy 112 differentiated warmups, and save a bundle!----In this highly-engaging differentiated primary sourc
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Geography Reading Comprehension Passages Map Activity BUNDLE
It all started in Ancient Mesopotamia! Discover how the Geography of Mesopotamia and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers created the Fertile Crescent and influenced the development of the Cradle of Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia.Files are provided in PDF and PPT formats.Convert PPT files into Google Slides for upload to your student-only, password-protected Google Classroom. Refer to my detailed Terms of Use below for additional information.Here's all that's Included:5 Informational Text Readin
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt Mythology and Gods Book of the Dead Primary Source DBQ Activity
Discover the Egyptian Mythology Book of the Dead and Afterlife, including the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony, with this fun Primary Source DBQ. Enrich students' knowledge of Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, Mythology, and Religion as they analyze artwork and magic spells from 5 Key Episodes of the Book of the Dead. Mix and Match each DBQ to meet your needs. Use in stations, as part of a gallery walk, or for extra credit. Ready to Go, with no additional resources required. Files are provided
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6th - 9th
Ancient China Chopsticks, Woks and Chinese Food Primary Source DBQ Activity
Add VARIETY to your Ancient China Geography Unit with these two Primary Source DBQ Activities. Learn how to use Chopsticks to select fun facts about the history and use of Chopsticks, the Wok and Bamboo Steamer. Learn about China's geographic Rice/Wheat Divide and how it affects 4 Major Regions of Chinese Food Culture. Sort 12 traditional Chinese dishes into the appropriate Chinese Cuisine. HANDS ON FUN!!Perfect for Stations or Small Groups! See my PREVIEW for everything you'll get! Related Pro
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Geography Reading Comprehension, Map, DBQ Activity BUNDLE
Mesopotamia Empires Reading Activity Sumer, Akkadian, Babylon, Assyria BUNDLE
So why does studying history matter? Learn why Sumer was suited to host the rise of Mesopotamian civilization. Then read about 5 Ancient Mesopotamia Empires and compare how they rose to power, how they were managed for success, and how they fell. Derive the 7 Characteristics of Empire and Why Empires Fall. Then apply these lessons of history to "empires" in your students' lives. Move beyond memorizing names and dates!This resource can replace or supplement your existing text. All files are pro
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Hammurabi's Code of Law Primary Source DBQ Activity
The Code of Hammurabi is a major legacy of Ancient Mesopotamia. Hammurabi's Code established the ideas of "rule of law" and "innocent until proven guilty," which form the basis of modern democratic law. This Primary Source DBQ introduces students to a cross section of the 282 Laws of Hammurabi. Students analyze the laws using the US National Archives DBQ analysis model. Documents are provided in PDF and PPT Formats PPTs can be converted into Google Slides for upload to your student-only passwo
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt & Mesopotamia Reading Passages | Egypt Mesopotamia Primary Sources
Ancient Egypt & Mesopotamia Reading Passages and Differentiated Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia Primary Sources! 5 Warmup Activities!This primary source set is included in the World History Differentiated Primary Source Bundle, located here! Buy the bundle, enjoy 112 differentiated warmups, and save a bundle!----In this highly-engaging differentiated primary source set for Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, you receive 5 primary source warmups and skill-building exercises to supplement any unit on
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5th - 8th
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River Valley Civilizations DBQ Document Based Questions (World History)
World History River Valley Civilizations DBQ Document Based Questions and Writing Prompt with Checklist (Paper and Google Drive Versions), Digital Distance Learning & Print Also Included in World History MEGA BUNDLE Part 1This This River Valley Civilizations Document Based Question Writing Activity is perfect for Common Core planning in your World History classroom! This product includes:4 Sources, 4 Document Based Questions1 Document Based Writing Prompt with Brainstorming pageChecklist pag
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Early Man & River Valley Civilizations World History BUNDLE
Hunger Games VS Ancient Rome DBQ Activity - Print and Digital
Are you looking for a way to tie in the history of the Hunger Games and incorporating the writing process? If so, this activity is JUST what you need! You and your students are going to love learning about the historical connections of the events within the Hunger Games and they will then be able to express the parallels that exist within a detailed writing assignment.This is a COMPREHENSIVE activity where your students will read the novel Hunger Games and make historical connections to Ancien
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6th - 8th
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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.
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