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Ancient history dbqs
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
Fall of Rome Ancient Roman Empire Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
What caused the fall of the Roman Empire? Your students will explore leading theories, maps, and primary sources with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome! Students will learn about the division of the Roman Empire, its decline, and ultimate fall through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the rise of Rome, the transiti
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar
Julius Caesar Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the mystery of Julius Caesar's assassination with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome, the transition from Roman Republic to Empire, and ancient civilizations! Students will learn about the rise of Julius Caesar and his early demise, one of history's most significant events, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with compr
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar
The Punic Wars and The Expansion of Rome
The Punic Wars and the Expansion of Rome - Lessons and Activities:The main objective of this lesson is for students to describe the causes, strategies used, and results of the Punic Wars.Includes 17 slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass NotesDiagramVideo LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionThere are 4 different combinations/options for the Activity.Activity Option 1 – Students use the Reading: The Punic Wars: Rome vs. Carthage (700 words) and complete and worksheet with
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6th - 11th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle
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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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: Mongols and Mongol Empire Lesson Plan
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
Pompeii Destruction Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Make learning about the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will learn about the disaster of Pompeii through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking, and incorporates primary source testimony from Pliny the Younger. Perfect for lessons on ancient civilizations and world history, this resource makes Ancient Rome come to life!A visually engaging cas
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar
Classical Greek Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
Prepare for lively class participation in this action-packed resource teaches about classical Greek Philosophy, particularly Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. It includes a summative reading, primary source excerpts, analysis and comprehension questions, vocabulary matching activity, and fun "Agora Dialogue" project. A detailed teacher answer key and lesson guide with extra optional discussion questions and activities is included (see Preview). Students LOVE getting to delve into timeless (and fie
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7th - 11th
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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: DBQ Bundle of SIX Ancient History Document Based Questions
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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Ancient China Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty DBQ
This popular DBQ looks at looks at ancient China in the “Golden Age” of the Tang and Song Dynasties through 9 primary or secondary source documents including 4 images, 2 maps and one chart. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and ends with a final essay question. This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson. An answer key is included. Thi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
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: DBQ Bundle of SIX Ancient History Document Based Questions
Ancient Egypt Book of the Dead Primary Source Analysis Worksheet
This excellent analysis of the Book of the Dead from Ancient Egypt integrates reading analysis with a fantastic primary source document!The download features an introduction and then several excerpts from the Book of the Dead followed by open-ended analysis questions, a chart, and finally a short answer response in which students evaluate religion in Ancient Egypt.This makes for an excellent in class reading assignment, homework, or enrichment activity for your Ancient Egypt unit. You can downlo
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7th - 11th
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HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis
Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy.
BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed
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5th - 10th
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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Trojan War Ancient Greece Activity Iliad Homer CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Did the Trojan War really happen? Was there truth behind Homer's Iliad? Your students will explore leading theories with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about Greece, the Iliad, and the ancient world! Students will learn about the Trojan War, Mycenean Greece, Homer, the Iliad, and more through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the
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5th - 10th
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Crime Scene Investigation: King Tut's Death
Very few things get students as excited and engaged as a crime scene! In this investigation, students analyze 10 pieces of evidence to determine how King Tut died. Injury? Accident? or Murder? Students walk into the room with music from the television series CSI playing. They are immediately given their assignment, detectives! There is a short video for them to watch that talks about the unique aspects of King Tut's tomb. Then, they investigate 10 short pieces of evidence to determine their
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Plan Bundle
Ancient China Shang Dynasty DBQ
This DBQ looks at the Shang Dynasty in Ancient China and how civilization developed through geography, Oracle Bones and Guangs through 4 primary or secondary source documents including a map and images. Each document has at least one constructed response question using the documents. This DBQs is:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson.An answer key is included.The DBQ is updat
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
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: DBQ Bundle of SIX Ancient History Document Based Questions
Alexander the Great of Ancient Greece DBQ
This popular DBQ has students explore the spread of Hellenistic culture through Alexander the Great's conquests and policies through 6 primary or secondary source documents (one source is an image and one is a map) with constructed response questions followed by an essay question using the documents.I teach Alexander the Great for my Global History I course, and I knew this DBQ would be useful as it combined primary and secondary sources with analyses of maps and images. It follows the format of
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
The Persian Wars - DBQ Activity
The Greco-Persian Wars - DBQThe main objective of this activity is to have students determine how the Greeks won the Persian Wars by analyzing various maps and sourcesTo start the lesson, there is an 11 slide PowerPoint that contains:Background information on the Persian WarsKey figures of the Persian Wars: Darius I, Xerxes I, Miltiades, and LeonidasA Comparison of Persian and Greek SoldiersAn explanation of the Greek phalanx tacticChart of key battles of the conflict: Marathon, Thermopylae, Sal
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Unit Bundle
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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.
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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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