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World history Common Core L.8.4 resources
Greek Mythology Unit - Gods and Goddesses of Greece - Greek Mythology Projects
This Greek Mythology unit resource contains 80 pages of Greek Mythology projects and activities about the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit, Greece Mythology Unit, or Ancient Civilizations Unit, this classroom tested package contains detailed handouts, graphic organizers, foldables, templates, activities, and instructions. Many of these activities would make great additions to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook.✅Be sure to click on the previ
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5th - 8th
Ancient Greece Unit Projects - Ancient Greek Mythology - Interactive Notebooks
This 650+ page COMPLETE Ancient Greece Unit and Mythology Interactive Notebook Bundle is the perfect addition to an Ancient Civilization unit or Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook! This Ancient Greece activity package contains all of my best selling Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook Units, with reading passages, Ancient Greece map activities, comprehension questions, Greek mythology, foldable activities, vocabulary activities, projects, and more!Two COMPLETE BUNDLES are included in this downl
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5th - 8th
Signs of Survival a memoir and oral history by Hartman for ELA and history
This product includes over 100 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the memoir, Signs of Survival, by Renee Hartman with Joshua M. Greene. This book is an inspiring narrative account of Renee and Herta Hartman's experiences as children in Czechoslovakia during WWII. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Courage,
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6th - 8th
Christianity, Judaism & Islam - Comparison Grid & Vocab List
The three great Western Religions, also known as the Abrahamic religions because of their common connection to the Old Testament Patriarch, account for more than 3 billion adherents worldwide. Yet despite their similar origins, conflicts between Jews, Muslims and/or Christians, continue to fester in much of Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. What is the source of this discord - is it caused by the religions themselves, or by their believers?This two-part worksheet provides a thorough intr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Iceberg Nielsen Titanic Cross-Curricular Book Companion Novel Study
A Titanic Story - This interdisciplinary book companion and novel study includes comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts for studying the outstanding historical fiction novel, Iceberg, by award-winning author, Jennifer Nielsen. This book is an inspiring narrative account of the fateful maiden journey of the RMS Titanic. This interdisciplinary novel study opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within t
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4th - 8th
Characteristics of Civilization Digital BOOM Cards
Characteristics of CivilizationWant to quickly assess if your students understand the characteristics of civilization? Using this deck in Boom Cards you will be able to see if your students can determine definitions of all terms related to what characteristics are necessary to identify a civilization. You can use this deck as a pre-assessment with your students to determine where to start instruction with your class.Included in this deck: 11 multiple choice cards with definitions for each charac
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4th - 7th
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Hinduism & Buddhism - The Basics
With more than 1 billion combined adherents worldwide, Hinduism and Buddhism rank among Earth's most-practiced spiritual traditions. However, due to their characterization in popular culture, many westerners see these great religions as confusing and outdated – or worse, as "hippy-dippy" nonsense, followed only by New Age yoga aficionados.This eight question worksheet employs various methods - including Fill in the Blanks, Identification/Short Answer, Compare/Contrast and "Match-Ems" - to help s
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Age of Imperialism (Fill in the Blanks Worksheet)
European ships first reached the ports of Africa and Asia in the 15th Century. As a result, western nations were able to establish highly profitable trade outposts, and then colonial occupation forces, to maintain control over these distant lands.But what are the lasting effects of this colonization? How did centuries of European bureaucracy, brutality and exploitation impact the traditional societies that once existed in Africa and Asia? Were there any benefits that came about through this syst
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7th - 10th
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European History Alive! - Quiz Game & Review Packet
The 40 multiple-choice quizzes contained within this packet are multipurpose: they can serve individually as comprehension and review exercises, or as historical “categories” for fun and challenging quiz games.Beginning with the Renaissance and ending with World War II, the quizzes are five questions each, and all focus on one particular subject, place, movement, conflict, etc. within the span of a typical European History course. Sample topics include: “The Enlightenment,” “The Industrial Revol
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5th - 10th
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Reggae, Calypso, Salsa & ‘Tambrin – An Introduction to Caribbean Music
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Reggae, Calypso, Salsa and 'Tambrin' is the series's 700-word introduction. It provides a brief survey of the historical conditions that gave rise to the Caribbean's modern music forms. This primer is an excellent resource for History, Social Studies and Geography teachers, or for instructors of the Fine Arts, looking to provide their stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient India – Aryans, Epics & Vedas
Few nations on Earth can claim the spiritual street cred that belongs to India. Indeed, the ancient Asian subcontinent is the source of several major religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. But what historical conditions in India explain its philosophical richness?This two-part World History worksheet devotes itself to the above question. Focusing on the ancient origins of Hinduism, perhaps the world's oldest religion, Part I contains five short answer questions. Part II is
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6th - 12th
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The Spread of Islam (Match 'Em & Short Answer)
At around 1500 years old, Islam is a relative newcomer among the world's great religions. Yet, despite the faith's comparatively recent origins, three separate Muslim empires - Umayyad, Abbasid & Mongol - have in turn stretched from Central Asia to the Mediterranean. But how could such a young religion have spread so quickly? This two-part worksheet provides an overview of Islam's early years. By completing its exercises, students will gain a basic understanding of the faith's first leaders
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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China: The Mongol & Ming Dynasties
The Mongol Empire, which began as a collection of nomadic Central Asian tribes, soon grew to be the largest contiguous land empire in history. Included among the Mongols’ conquered territories was China, which was then ruled by the declining Song Dynasty.This two-part worksheet provides an overview of Mongol & Ming rule, from Kublai Khan's 1279 defeat of the Song Dynasty's armies, to the seven "Ming Voyages" of Zheng He. Part I contains ten matching questions that center on important names,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Dawn of Human History - Match 'Em & Short Answer
Some time between 10,000 - 12,000 years ago, humanity made the monumental shift from a lifestyle based on nomadic hunting to one based on sedentary cultivation. But what historical factors led to this shift, and what were its consequences?Featuring such anthropological heavyweights as Olduvai Gorge, the "New Stone Age," Animism and Richard Leakey, this worksheet contains two parts. Part I focuses more on the world before the Agricultural Revolution, while Part II devotes itself to the Revolution
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
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The Scientific Revolution - Fill in the Blanks Worksheet
The Scientific Revolution marked humanity's change from a Bible-based view of the universe to one grounded in observation and hypothesis. But how did this change come about? How does the Scientific Revolution continue to impact our world? Featuring such luminaries as Galileo, Nicholas Copernicus and René Descartes, this nine-question Fill-in-the-Blanks worksheet focuses on the ideas and innovations of the Scientific Revolution. Using their textbook and/or the Internet, students will follow the
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7th - 10th
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The Unification of Germany (Match 'Em & Short Answer Worksheet)
Although it only became a unified country in 1871, Germany has played a central role in European affairs for thousands of years. But how did this land of independent princely states, once known as the Holy Roman Empire, ever become a single country?This two-part worksheet devotes itself to the question above, focusing on the impact that Napoleonic Wars, global politics and rising nationalism led to the creation of the German Empire. Part I is a matching exercise that focuses on relevant people a
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Ancient Kingdoms of the Nile
Most students are familiar enough with ancient Egypt to know about the Pyramids, the Pharaohs and the mighty Nile River. Yet they remain unaware of equally important, yet less familiar Egyptians, such as Ramses II, Hatshepsut and Khufu.This two-part worksheet provides an overview of Egyptian history, which spread out over countless dynasties and kingdoms. Part I is a matching activity that centers on important terms and rulers; Part II contains two brief short answer questions about Egypt's rela
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Staff
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Western Europe Between World Wars
Following the horrors of WWI, the conflict's victors gathered at the Versailles Peace Conference. They were determined to craft a document that would ensure decades of peaceful coexistence and prosperity for Europe. Yet for all the formality and celebration, their efforts failed spectacularly. Why?This two-part worksheet devotes itself to this very question. Part I is a ten-question "Match-'Em" exercise, featuring important terms from the interwar years, including: the Kellog-Briand Pact, the Le
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6th - 12th
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Peter the Great & Absolute Monarchy in Russia (Fill in the Blanks)
Despotic and brutal at certain moments, and enlightened at others, Peter the Great remains one of the most important figures in Russian history. He came to the throne at the age of ten, and shared power first with his mother and then half-brother, until he finally became Russia's sole ruler at age twenty-four.This Fill-in-the-Blanks (F.I.B.s) worksheet covers the rule of Peter the Great, and all the major political and social policies that he instituted. Using their textbook and/or the Internet,
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9th - 12th
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Portugal & The Age of Discovery – Short Answer Worksheet
How did Portugal, a small nation on Europe's extreme western flank, rise to become the continent's greatest power in the 15th and 16th Centuries? In a word: trade.This short answer worksheet traces the path of Portugal's Golden Age, from Prince Henry the Navigator to Vasco da Gama to Ferdinand Magellan. Along with discussing the trade routes that brought Asian spices to Europe, it covers the technical innovations that enabled Europeans to explore further and further from home.Perfect as an in-cl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Early Middle Ages
Following the collapse of Rome in 469 C.E., Europe plunged into an era of insecurity and the near-complete cessation of learning. To make matters worse, Moorish armies from Africa conquered Spain in the 8th Century, thereby threatening Europe's very heartland.This short answer worksheet is devoted to the Early Middle Ages, when the Franks, Lombards vied for power and the Catholic Church struggled to preserve itself in Italy. Included are such historical heavyweights as: Charles Martel, Charlemag
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6th - 10th
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Turmoil & Absolutism in Pre-Revolutionary France (Fill in the Blanks)
The 16th and 17th Centuries were a tumultuous time for France, as it struggled to evolve from rural, decentralized underdog, to a great power at the heart of Europe.Communal violence, foreign wars, absolutist monarchs and the most opulent royal court the world had ever seen.This thirteen question Fill-in-the-Blanks (F.I.B.s) worksheet covers the reigns of Henry IV, Cardinal Richelieu and Louis XiV, among others. Using their textbooks and/or the Internet, students will use clues provided to bette
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9th - 12th
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The Medieval Church – Short Answer & Identification Worksheet
Rome's collapse in the 5th Century marked the beginning of the Dark Ages, an era of violent instability that caused learning to essentially grind to a halt. By surviving such upheaval, the Catholic Church emerged as Medieval Europe's strongest institution. However, its clergy and religious orders were often more dedicated to themselves than to the needs of their congregants.This short answer worksheet analyzes the highs and lows of the Medieval Catholic Church, including the impact that Catholic
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Religion & Art of the Ancient Egyptians - Fill in the Blanks
Egypt, the mysterious land of the Pharaohs, has captivated Westerners since well before the time of Julius Caesar. How did a civilization so ancient achieve such power, such technological and artistic grandeur? And role did religion play in this evolution?Featuring a word bank with such important terms as Hieroglyphics, mummification, Tutankhamen, The Rosetta Stone and more, this worksheet consists of eleven fill-in-the-blank questions. Completing it will help develop students' analytical abilit
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5th - 10th
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