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12th grade ancient history homework for Easel

Preview of Comparison & Research Activity Indus River & Huang He Yellow River Civilizations

Comparison & Research Activity Indus River & Huang He Yellow River Civilizations

Studying the Ancient India and Ancient China Early River Valley Civilizations? Looking for an easy, no-prep Comparison and Research Activity on the Indus and Huang He River Valley Civilizations for your Ancient India and Ancient China units? Research Activity and Comparison Sheet Reading Guide leads students through the creation of Center Cards for sharing of information on the Early River Civilizations of the Yellow River and the Indus River Valleys. The Comparison Sheet asks students ques
Preview of Biography: Constantine the Great (distance learning option)

Biography: Constantine the Great (distance learning option)

This biography of Constantine the Great focuses on his early life and education, his service in the Roman army, and his eventual rise to Roman emperor. Additionally, the biography traces Constantine's gradual conversion to Christianity. The biography includes a series of questions based on the reading.In using this in my own class room, students are encouraged to:1. Number the paragraphs2. Read the biography3. Highlight answers in the reading4. Use complete sentencesThe answer key demonstrates
Preview of Video Lesson: Oversimplified: The First Punic War (Part 1 of 2)

Video Lesson: Oversimplified: The First Punic War (Part 1 of 2)

Students can work through these PRINTABLE and EDITABLE worksheets to reinforce their knowledge of THE FIRST PUNIC WAR. Follow this PBS documentary as they guide students through defining moments of Martin Luther's life. This video guide follows the Youtube series OVERSIMPLIFIED as he starts with the origins of the Roman Republic and Carthage and ends with the Roman victory at the battle of Cape Ecnomus. This resource is great for when you have a substitute teacher, as homework, classwork, or a
Preview of Crash Course World History: The Silk Road Worksheet

Crash Course World History: The Silk Road Worksheet

This resource contains video questions for Episode 9: The Silk Road and Ancient Trade of the Crash Course World History series.  There are 15 open response and fill in the blank questions and an accompanying teacher answer key.  I hope you and your students enjoy this resource!UPDATED: Resource now includes both a PDF version of the video questions, as well as a new Digital Activity for distance learning or paperless classrooms.If you liked this resource, please consider rating and reviewing. Yo
Preview of Video Lesson: Oversimplified: The First Punic War (Part 2 of 2)

Video Lesson: Oversimplified: The First Punic War (Part 2 of 2)

Students can work through these PRINTABLE and EDITABLE worksheets to reinforce their knowledge of THE FIRST PUNIC WAR. Follow this PBS documentary as they guide students through defining moments of Martin Luther's life. This video guide follows the Youtube series OVERSIMPLIFIED as he starts with the the Romans sieging the capital Carthage and ends with the foreshadowing of Hannibal Barca and the Second Punic War. This resource is great for when you have a substitute teacher, as homework, classw
Preview of Prehistory and Early Civilization - Crossword Puzzle and Word Search

Prehistory and Early Civilization - Crossword Puzzle and Word Search

Use this crossword and word search combo to review key terms relating to prehistory and early civilization!Save 30% when you purchase the Early Civilizations Activity Bundle or Save BIG when you purchase the World History Crossword and Word Search - MEGA BUNDLE!
Preview of Biography: Augustus (distance learning option)

Biography: Augustus (distance learning option)

This biography of Augustus describes his origins, including his introduction to public life by Julius Caesar. The biography traces Augustus' rise to power and the beginning of the Pax Romana.The biography includes a series of questions based on the reading.In using this in my own class room, students are encouraged to:1. Number the paragraphs2. Read the biography3. Highlight answers in the reading4. Use complete sentencesThe answer key demonstrates these steps.For those seeking distance learnin
Preview of Ancient Greek Vocabulary Word Search AND Crossword Puzzles

Ancient Greek Vocabulary Word Search AND Crossword Puzzles

This is a great way for students to learn their Ancient Greek Vocabulary! This lesson is also great for substitute plans and homework. I hope that your students enjoy these activities as much as mine have! Terms IncludedAgora Democracy Ephor Hellenistic Helot Oligarchy Oracle Peninsula Phalanx Philosopher Polis Satrap Tyrant ZoroastrianismOther Greek LessonsGreek Flash CardsGreek Vocabulary LessonGreek Geography Lesson
Preview of Philosophy Crash Course #38: Aristotle and Virtue Theory Questions and Key

Philosophy Crash Course #38: Aristotle and Virtue Theory Questions and Key

These questions go with Crash Course Philosophy #38: Aristotle and Virtue Theory. Crash Course videos are a great way to introduce big topics in a digestible way. Use these questions to keep your students accountable. Included are two parts: Part 1 questions are simple video recall questions that focus on the most important points in Aristotle's Virtue Theory. You will find 4 video recall questions in this set. Part 2 questions are designed to elicit paragraph answers that require students to co
Preview of Athens and Sparta - Primary Source Analysis and Venn Diagram Worksheets

Athens and Sparta - Primary Source Analysis and Venn Diagram Worksheets

Reinforce your Ancient Greece unit with this engaging collection of worksheets! Students will read and analyze an excerpt from The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, as well as compare and contrast life in Athens and Sparta using a Venn diagram! Perfect for homework or in-class independent work!
Preview of Biography: Justinian I (distance learning option)

Biography: Justinian I (distance learning option)

This biography leads students through the rise of the Byzantine emperor, Justinian I. The biography focuses on Justinian's goals of re-uniting the Roman Empire, and describes the challenges Justinian faced during his reign, including criticism that his wife, Theodora, was of common origin.The biography includes a series of questions based on the reading.In using this in my own class room, students are encouraged to:1. Number the paragraphs2. Read the biography3. Highlight answers in the reading
Preview of Crash Course World History: Indus Valley Civilization Worksheet

Crash Course World History: Indus Valley Civilization Worksheet

This resource contains video questions for Episode 2: Indus Valley Civilization of the Crash Course World History series.  There are 17 open response and fill in the blank questions and an accompanying teacher answer key.  I hope you and your students enjoy this resource!UPDATED: Resource now includes both a PDF version of the video questions, as well as a new Digital Activity for distance learning or paperless classrooms.If you liked this resource, please consider rating and reviewing. You can
Preview of Crash Course World History: 2,000 Years of Chinese History Worksheet

Crash Course World History: 2,000 Years of Chinese History Worksheet

This resource contains video questions for Episode 7: 2,000 Years of Chinese History: The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius of the Crash Course World History series.  There are 20 open response and fill in the blank questions and an accompanying teacher answer key.  I hope you and your students enjoy this resource!UPDATED: Resource now includes both a PDF version of the video questions, as well as a new Digital Activity for distance learning or paperless classrooms.If you liked this resource, plea
Preview of Video Lesson: Oversimplified, Three Kingdoms

Video Lesson: Oversimplified, Three Kingdoms

Students can work through these PRINTABLE worksheets to reinforce their knowledge of THE THREE KINGDOM era. This video guide follows the Youtube series OVERSIMPLIFIED as he starts with why the Chinese court was fraught with corruption and ends with the Jin Dynasty consolidating rule over all of China. This resource is great for when you have a substitute teacher, as homework, classwork, or a quick review. There is a regular worksheet with timestamps for each question, and a harder version with n
Preview of Ancient Roman Marriage

Ancient Roman Marriage

While studying ancient Rome and the Roman Empire, introduce your students to love and marriage of the ancient world. In this resource the students will interact with a PBS website over marriage and family life of ancient Rome. This will serve as a guided reading and an analysis of deeper thought comparing situations of marriage in ancient times to modern 21st century times. This assignment works with several methods of learning including-think critically-reading comprehension skills-identificati
Preview of Paleolithic Stone Age/ Cave man Tools Webquest w Key

Paleolithic Stone Age/ Cave man Tools Webquest w Key

As your world history class begins to look at the Paleolithic Stone age, this assignments helps them by giving them a visualization of the various tools that the early humans would have had and created to have at their disposal. This webquest has them clicking through various time periods of the stone age, comparing and contrasting the tools used as well as making connections and comparisons to tools that we have today in the 21st century.Able to be done virtually / digitally for distance learni
Preview of Comparison of Christianity to Islam Research ORQ

Comparison of Christianity to Islam Research ORQ

Comparison of Christianity to Islam Research Open Response QuestionTeaching the world religions? Want students to investigate and write on Christianity or Islam?Need a no-prep assessment on your world religions study of Christianity or Islam?Open Response Question on Christianity and Islam asks students to gather facts from the text, other resources, or the provided Internet links to support their answers in the written assessment. Pages include research guides and a written assessment prompt.T
Preview of Crash Course World History: Persians and Greeks Worksheet

Crash Course World History: Persians and Greeks Worksheet

This resource contains video questions for Episode 5: The Persians and The Greeks of the Crash Course World History series.  There are 13 open response and fill in the blank questions and an accompanying teacher answer key.  I hope you and your students enjoy this resource!UPDATED: Resource now includes both a PDF version of the video questions, as well as a new Digital Activity for distance learning or paperless classrooms.If you liked this resource, please consider rating and reviewing. You ca
Preview of Comparison of Christianity to Judaism Research ORQ

Comparison of Christianity to Judaism Research ORQ

Comparison of Christianity to Judaism Research Open Response Question -- Teaching the world religions? Want students to investigate and write on Christianity or Judaism? Need a no-prep assessment on your world religions study of Christianity or Judaism?Open Response Question on Christianity and Judaism asks students to gather facts from the text, other resources, or the provided Internet links to support their answers in the written assessment. Pages include research guides and a written assess
Preview of Utilitarianism Philosophy Crash Course #36 Questions and Answer Key

Utilitarianism Philosophy Crash Course #36 Questions and Answer Key

These questions go with Crash Course Philosophy #36: Utilitarianism. Crash Course videos are a great way to introduce big topics in a digestible way. Use these questions to keep your students accountable. Included are two parts: Part 1 questions are simple video recall questions that focus on the most important points in utilitarianism. You will find 4 video recall questions in this set. Part 2 questions are designed to elicit paragraph answers that require students to consider the philosophical
Preview of Crash Course World History: Mesopotamia Worksheet

Crash Course World History: Mesopotamia Worksheet

This resource contains video questions for Episode 3: Mesopotamia of the Crash Course World History series.  There are 20 open response and fill in the blank questions and an accompanying teacher answer key.  I hope you and your students enjoy this resource!UPDATED: Resource now includes both a PDF version of the video questions, as well as a new Digital Activity for distance learning or paperless classrooms.If you liked this resource, please consider rating and reviewing. You can find the page
Preview of Mummification webquest

Mummification webquest

This activity will help your students in their lesson over Ancient Egypt and the importance of mummies and mummification in the ancient culture. With this webquest/ online learning assignment they will -identify key aspects of mummification-gain a deeper understanding of the necessity based in Egyptian religion-identify other animals that were mummified and whyThis assignment works with several methods of learning including-think critically-reading comprehension skills-identification of informat
Preview of Crash Course World History: Buddha and Ashoka Worksheet

Crash Course World History: Buddha and Ashoka Worksheet

This resource contains video questions for Episode 6: Buddha and Ashoka of the Crash Course World History series.  There are 20 open response and fill in the blank questions and an accompanying teacher answer key.  I hope you and your students enjoy this resource!UPDATED: Resource now includes both a PDF version of the video questions, as well as a new Digital Activity for distance learning or paperless classrooms.If you liked this resource, please consider rating and reviewing. You can find the
Preview of Compare Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome Venn Diagram with Key Ideas Given EDITABLE

Compare Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome Venn Diagram with Key Ideas Given EDITABLE

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This Venn Diagram has students compare Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. There are 15 given key ideas that students need to put inside their Venn Diagram. You could have students do this digitally or print it out and have students cut/glue key ideas inside the Venn Diagram.Everything in this resource was created using Google, so it is editable and ready to assign with Google Classroom.This resource is designed for flexibility, offering multiple formats for implementation:Editable Google Doc: Prin
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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?

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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.