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Ancient history games for Google Apps

Preview of Middle Ages: Will Your Kingdom Survive? (Print and Digital)

Middle Ages: Will Your Kingdom Survive? (Print and Digital)

Created by
History Gal
Take your students through a simulation where they make decisions about a fictional kingdom during the Middle Ages. Students begin by randomly picking a fictional kingdom profile and a treasury card. Their kingdom's profile will guide some of the students' answers as they face 18 scenarios with several options. Student answers determine whether they gain or lose gold coins for their treasury. While the simulation's kingdoms and scenarios are fictional, students will enjoy connecting the scenario
Preview of Where in the World? | Ancient Civilizations Guessing Game for End of the Year

Where in the World? | Ancient Civilizations Guessing Game for End of the Year

Are you looking for a meaningful, yet simple way to end your Ancient Civilizations class for the school year? Or, are you looking for an impromptu game that you can use with your students for back to school or when you have a half day before a long break? If so, this fun Where in the World? Ancient Civilizations Game is exactly what you are looking for! This game features a Google Slideshow with 21 different mystery images, all from the locations of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Anc
Preview of Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics DIGITAL Escape Room Crack the Code Activity

Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics DIGITAL Escape Room Crack the Code Activity

This is the digital, distance learning version of my popular Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Crack the Code Escape Room. You can find the version that is optimized for the traditional classroom here. In this 100% fun and engaging code-breaking Escae Room breakout activity, students are introduced to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, the writing system used by those in ancient Egypt.Students are placed in the shoes of investigators as they seek to crack a mysterious code left behind by the ancient Egy
Preview of Royal Game of Ur | Printable and Digital Templates

Royal Game of Ur | Printable and Digital Templates

Your students will love playing the world's first board game... the Mesopotamian Royal Game of Ur! It is closely aligned to the official game but in a way that can be used on paper (with limited assembly and prep) or in a Google Slideshow! This activity is perfect for a fun Friday, half day, or whenever you have some additional class time!We created this version after our favorite online game through the British Museum stopped working, and we were tired of dealing with random game websites, scho
Preview of World History Features of a Civilization with Google Slides™

World History Features of a Civilization with Google Slides™

There are 8 defining characteristics of a civilization – teach them to your students in a way that engages and excites them! This lesson is designed to teach the 8 features of a civilization with a gallery walk. Students will begin the lesson with a discussion on what it means to be civilized. They will then learn about the features of civilization by visiting different placards in a gallery walk and taking notes on a graphic organizer. They will process the activity with multiple games and an a
Preview of Phoenicians Reading Passage and Escape Room Activity | Ancient Phoenicia

Phoenicians Reading Passage and Escape Room Activity | Ancient Phoenicia

This reading passage and escape room activity about the Phoenicians will be a meaningful way to engage your students while teaching them about the accomplishments of the Phoenicians! Escape rooms can be a fun way to help your students apply what they learned from a reading passage, bring a new topic to life, and encourage collaboration with their peers. This resource will teach your students about who the Phoenicians were, the geography of Phoenicia, their most popular traded goods, and the Phoe
Preview of Ancient Egypt Sixth Grade and Middle school Interactive Game: Life in Egypt

Ancient Egypt Sixth Grade and Middle school Interactive Game: Life in Egypt

Take your sixth grade or middle school students on a trip back in time to ancient Egypt with this highly engaging interactive simulation. With 78 slides and 12 rounds comprised of thoroughly researched realistic scenarios, your sixth graders will love the adventure of ancient Egypt right at their fingertips! With absolutely no prep required, you can be sure this will be the highlight of your chapter!WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS SIXTH GRADE ANCIENT EGYPT INTERACTIVE GAME:⭐ 12 rounds on life in ancient
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Ancient Mesopotamia Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Created by
StudentSavvy
Ancient Mesopotamia BOTH DIGITAL & PRINT Board Game using Google Slides and Google Classroom! Perfect review game before the exam! Sound effects, Dice, and Game Markers. and 13 EDITABLE Questions and Answers Included! Aligned with:Ancient Mesopotamia ExamMesopotamia ResourcesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumContains: Editable Google Slides File, Editable PowerPoint File, and PDF FilesTopics covered in this unit include: Sumerians city-states, ziggurats, c
Preview of Ancient China Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Ancient China Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Created by
StudentSavvy
BOTH DIGITAL & PRINT Board Game using Google Slides and Google Classroom! Perfect review game before the exam! Sound effects, Dice, and Game Markers. and 13 EDITABLE Questions and Answers Included! Aligned with:Ancient China ExamChina ResourcesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumContains: Editable Google Slides File, Editable PowerPoint File, and PDF FilesTopics covered in this unit include: dynasties, aristocracy, oracle bones, bronze casting, golden age,
Preview of Ancient Rome Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Ancient Rome Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Created by
StudentSavvy
BOTH DIGITAL & PRINT Board Game using Google Slides and Google Classroom! Perfect review game before the exam! Sound effects, Dice, and Game Markers. and 13 EDITABLE Questions and Answers Included! Aligned with:Ancient Rome ExamRome ResourcesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumContains: Editable Google Slides File, Editable PowerPoint File, and PDF FilesTopics covered in this unit include: Etruscans, Roman Social Hierarchy, Twelve Tables, Triumvirates, The
Preview of Code Hacker! Ancient India Escape Room Activity : Digital Google Lesson

Code Hacker! Ancient India Escape Room Activity : Digital Google Lesson

What a great way to learn about key achievements, empires, leaders, and cultures of Ancient India! Can students break the codes to win billions in riches? Each section tests student skills, knowledge, and understanding with a resource map that is on TWO printable pages, and in a Google Form! Students use the resource map and clues to decipher a code that is entered into a Google Form. If they are able to enter all of the correct codes, they win a chest of riches. In a fun, optional summary acti
Preview of The Stone Age Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

The Stone Age Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Created by
StudentSavvy
The Stone Age | Early Humans | Archaeology BOTH DIGITAL & PRINT Board Game using Google Slides and Google Classroom! Perfect review game before the exam! Sound effects, Dice, and Game Markers. and 13 EDITABLE Questions and Answers Included! Aligned with:The Stone Age ExamStone Age ResourcesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumTopics covered in this game include: The Stone Age, Paleolithic Period, Mesolithic Period, Neolithic Period, Homo Sapiens, Hunter-gathe
Preview of Ancient India Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Ancient India Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Created by
StudentSavvy
BOTH DIGITAL & PRINT Board Game using Google Slides and Google Classroom! Perfect review game before the exam! Sound effects, Dice, and Game Markers. and 13 EDITABLE Questions and Answers Included! Aligned with:Ancient India ExamIndia ResourcesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumContains: Editable Google Slides File, Editable PowerPoint File, and PDF FilesTopics in this unit include: Hinduism, Rajas, Aryans, Sanskirt, the Caste System, Varnas, Brahmins, Ksha
Preview of Maya Empire DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive®

Maya Empire DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive®

Created by
Think Tank
The Maya Empire DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Maya Empire, Chichen Itza, Mayan gods, calendars and hieroglyphics. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then answer ques
Preview of Roman Senate Game: Prevent Julius Caesar from Destroying our Republic!

Roman Senate Game: Prevent Julius Caesar from Destroying our Republic!

Students become Roman Senators in the final years of the Republic and they are tasked with preserving people’s faith in the Senate.  This is a one day activity where students work together to deal with issues like the wealth gap between the rich and the poor and growing popularity of generals and their private armies.  Each decision has different consequences and bring the student closer to the fall of the Republic. Students need to ensure that the Roman public continues to have faith in the Sen
Preview of Aztec Empire DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive®

Aztec Empire DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive®

Created by
Think Tank
The Aztec Empire DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Aztec Empire, Hernan Cortes, Aztec priests and gods. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then answer questions related
Preview of Ancient Civilizations Board Games {Digital & Print} Google Classroom

Ancient Civilizations Board Games {Digital & Print} Google Classroom

Created by
StudentSavvy
Ancient Civilizations BOTH DIGITAL & PRINT Board Games using Google Slides and Google Classroom! Perfect review game before the exam!Sound effects, Dice, and Game Markers.Includes the following units in both Digital & Print: Stone Age, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. 8 Board Games with 104 Editable Multiple-Choice Questions & Answers - in both GOOGLE SLIDES (DIGITAL) & PRINT! Perfect for Review! Aligned with:Ancient Civ
Preview of Ancient Egypt Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Ancient Egypt Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Created by
StudentSavvy
Ancient Egypt BOTH DIGITAL & PRINT Board Game using Google Slides and Google Classroom! Perfect review game before the exam! Sound effects, Dice, and Game Markers. and 13 EDITABLE Questions and Answers Included! Aligned with:Ancient Egypt ExamEgypt ResourcesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumContains: Editable Google Slides File, Editable PowerPoint File, and PDF FilesTopics covered in this unit include: Mummification, Egyptian Society, Pharaohs, the invasi
Preview of Ancient Rome Escape Room - Help Julius Caesar Ides of March - Interactive & Fun!

Ancient Rome Escape Room - Help Julius Caesar Ides of March - Interactive & Fun!

Created by
MrWorksheet
Looking for a unique Ancient Rome Escape Room in GoogleSlides to engage student critical thinking skills through clues, puzzles and codes? Look no further, this is the room for you and your students!Students become a time traveller sent back to the IDES of MARCH in 55 BC to look for clues that when combined together, reveal a special 6 letter code (in ALL CAPS) in order to save Julius Caesar from his untimely demise. These unique puzzles can be done individually or as a whole class. The puzzles
Preview of Ancient China DIGITAL Escape Room | Distance Learning Escape Room Ancient China

Ancient China DIGITAL Escape Room | Distance Learning Escape Room Ancient China

Ancient China DIGITAL Escape Room | Distance Learning Escape Room Ancient ChinaThis is the digital, distance learning version of my popular Ancient China Escape Room. You can find the version that is optimized for the traditional classroom here.In this 100% fun and engaging escape room breakout activity, students are introduced to the Chinese symbol alphabet as they help Sun Yat-sen honor China's legacy before time expires!Students work individually or in investigative teams as they analyze fict
Preview of Mesopotamia What's Your Destiny Close Reading & Fun Reading Comprehension Game

Mesopotamia What's Your Destiny Close Reading & Fun Reading Comprehension Game

What a fun way to learn about the social classes of Ancient Mesopotamia! My students love this activity. First, students read a two-page social class close reading that includes primary source excerpts. Then, students get into groups and compete against each other on a displayed class game board in Google Slides or PowerPoint. Each advancing slide has one of ten comprehension questions about the social class informational text.In a fun, creative close, students that answer the most answers corre
Preview of Ancient Greece Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Ancient Greece Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Created by
StudentSavvy
BOTH DIGITAL & PRINT Board Game using Google Slides and Google Classroom! Perfect review game before the exam! Sound effects, Dice, and Game Markers. and 13 EDITABLE Questions and Answers Included! Aligned with:Ancient Greece ExamGreece ResourcesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumContains: Editable Google Slides File, Editable PowerPoint File, and PDF FilesTopics covered in this unit include: Minoan & Mycenaean Civilizations, Greek Mythology & Relig
Preview of World History Escape Room for Ancient River Valley Civilizations

World History Escape Room for Ancient River Valley Civilizations

Created by
SFSEteach
Students will review the characteristics of Ancient Civilizations with this World History Escape Room! This self-checking Escape Room includes a printable version! Students will answer questions about the Ancient River Valley Civilizations, including ancient Egypt, ancient China, Mesopotamia, ancient India, and more. This isn't your typical history lesson – it's an interactive adventure that makes learning a blast.The Ancient River Valley Civilizations Escape Room is engaging and informative for
Preview of Ancient Israel Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Ancient Israel Digital Game Google Slides | Review Digital Board Game

Created by
StudentSavvy
BOTH DIGITAL & PRINT Board Game using Google Slides and Google Classroom! Perfect review game before the exam! Sound effects, Dice, and Game Markers. and 13 EDITABLE Questions and Answers Included! Aligned with:Ancient Israel ExamIsrael ResourcesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumContains: Editable Google Slides File, Editable PowerPoint File, and PDF FilesTopics covered in this unit include: monotheism, the ten lost tribes, nomads, Judaism, the First Templ
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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.