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Ancient history study guides for Microsoft PowerPoint

Preview of Hero's Journey Odyssey - Harry Potter - Wizard of Oz & Star Wars

Hero's Journey Odyssey - Harry Potter - Wizard of Oz & Star Wars

Created by
Jackie at School
Make the connection for your students! You are familiar with the work of Joseph Campbell and The Hero's Journey and you know The Odyssey is the basis of Campbell's work but how do you show this to students? This PowerPoint does all the work for you! All you need to do is print the included pdf student study guides and present the PowerPoint. The PowerPoint compares The Odyssey, Harry Potter and The Wizard of Oz. It gives you all the information you need, great pictures, and student study gu
Preview of Introduction to Medea PowerPoint

Introduction to Medea PowerPoint

Created by
Ed DeHoratius
A 26 slide PowerPoint presentation to introduce Euripides' Medea. It combines graphics and text, and covers the mythological background to the play (Jason, Argonauts, Creon), the play itself, the post-Medea story, and biographical information on Euripides.
Preview of Roman History Lesson Package

Roman History Lesson Package

The package contains 20 google slide presentations from the early republic through the the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Also includes two assessment items - essay and journal article. Foundations of the Roman RepublicRoman Republic - political structureRoman Conquests in Italy - Samnite WarsRoman Conquests in Italy - Phyrric WarsThe Punic Wars - introductionThe First Punic WarThe Second Punic War - before the warThe Second Punic WarThe GraachiMarius and SullaCaesar in GaulPompey MagnusThe First Trium
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia Jeopardy-Style Review Game

Ancient Mesopotamia Jeopardy-Style Review Game

Want a fun and engaging way to review main ideas about Ancient Mesopotamia? This game is set up in the style of Jeopardy and is organized by the GRAPES categories (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, & Social Class). There are 30 questions and answer slides. Use it in class to help students review (groups, partners, or individual teams can all work) or share the file with students to help them study on their own time! :-)
Preview of Comparing Ancient Greece and Rome Review PPT

Comparing Ancient Greece and Rome Review PPT

Created by
Julie Seemueller
1. Students will be able to analyze Greece and Rome and compare their achievements. 2. Students will be able to describe the difference in government, laws, art, architecture ect. 3. Students will be able to explain the key differences between the Greece city states Athens and Sparta 4. Students will be able to define and describe a Golden Age
Preview of Art History: Egyptian Art - Old, Middle & New Kingdoms

Art History: Egyptian Art - Old, Middle & New Kingdoms

This is a 54-slide PowerPoint I've used with my classes where I've collected from a variety of resources. It reads extremely well, and has a very nice assortment of pictures! It's a little too brief for an AP-level art history class, but PERFECT for an entry-level high school, AP, or 100 college-level class!
Preview of Water in Religion, Mythology , Art and Beauty / A Brief Introduction

Water in Religion, Mythology , Art and Beauty / A Brief Introduction

This resource is a presentation on the history of art, religion, beauty, and mythology. It examines the role and the concept of water in the main religions of the world, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism.This resource also examines the concept of water in mythology and art and the study of beauty. This presentation opens the door for many learners in different fields of study.
Preview of Ancient Athens - The Pillars of Athenian Democracy

Ancient Athens - The Pillars of Athenian Democracy

Presentation with videos, discussion questions, glossary and explanation of Athenian democracy.Enduring UnderstandingStudents will examine and review the main points of the ancient Athens social structures and democratic models in order to answer the essential questions.The historical analysis of these community from the past, the connection with the present time and personal reflection about justice, equality and fairness contribute directly to the lifelong aspiration of this unit: to have stud
Preview of The Trojan War / An Introduction and a Review of the Main Characters & Events

The Trojan War / An Introduction and a Review of the Main Characters & Events

This presentation introduces the Trojan War to the students. It takes them on a journey to discover the main characters involved in this war and the events of the war. Through a collection of graphics maps and pictures, this presentation will provide an easy-to-understand version of this myth.
Preview of Ancient Greece and Rome PowerPoints and Guided Notes with Study Guide

Ancient Greece and Rome PowerPoints and Guided Notes with Study Guide

This resource will provide you with seventeen PPTs on Ancient Greece and Rome for an Ancient World History class. The PowerPoints provide a simple, brief understanding of the content to help students understand the material. Additionally, there are guided notes provided so students can fill in the blank as you are teaching. You will also find a teacher edition of the guided notes with this purchase.There is also a study guide for students to complete with this unit. There are tier 1, 2 and 3 que
Preview of What is Mythology? A Basic Introduction to the World Mythology.

What is Mythology? A Basic Introduction to the World Mythology.

This resource is a basic introduction to the basics of world mythology.No easy or obvious answer. It is a difficult concept to define.Working Definition to start with:Myth: traditional stories or tales that a society tells itself that encode or represent the worldview, beliefs, principles, and often fears of that society.This presentation introduces the major scholars who studied mythology and tried to present an understanding of the myths. The titles in this presentation include the following :
Preview of Greek Mythology and The Story of Creation / A Presentation about Mythology

Greek Mythology and The Story of Creation / A Presentation about Mythology

This presentation introduces students to the story of Creation according to Greek Mythology through several pictures and illustrations that enable the students to comprehend and grasp the names and the characters of Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, the story of creation is often associated with the gods and goddesses, and it varies across different sources and traditions. One of the most well-known accounts comes from Hesiod's "Theogony," a poem that describes the genealogy and origins of th
Preview of The Trojan War / A Summary Presentation about the Main Events & Characters

The Trojan War / A Summary Presentation about the Main Events & Characters

This presentation covers the events and the main characters of the Trojan War. In simple language, this presentation introduces the setting, the background, and the main characters and events of the Trojan War. This presentation is the ideal way to introduce and summarize the events of the Trojan war to all learners. It is ideal for a quick review and revision classes for the students studying classic literature and Mythology.
Preview of Nordic Mythology / A Brief introduction

Nordic Mythology / A Brief introduction

This resource introduces the learners to the world of Nordic Mythology, its origins, and its impacts on the literature and the culture of other nations. The titles in this presentation include the following:Where did the Norse come from?The Basics of Nordic MythologyThe Norse WorldValhalla Gods and Lesser DeitiesThis resource serves as an introduction to the students to study and discover the rich world of Norse mythology.
Preview of Middle Ages PowerPoints and Guided Notes | Study Guide Included

Middle Ages PowerPoints and Guided Notes | Study Guide Included

This resource will provide you with sixteen PPTs on the Middle Ages for an Ancient World History class. The PowerPoints provide a simple, brief understanding of the content to help students understand the material. Additionally, there are guided notes provided so students can fill in the blank as you are teaching. You will also find a teacher edition of the guided notes with this purchase.There is also a study guide for students to complete with this unit. There are tier 1, 2 and 3 questions to
Preview of Social Studies - Topic 1: Characteristics of Civilization

Social Studies - Topic 1: Characteristics of Civilization

I am constantly adding products throughout the year so make sure to follow Tailored By Naylor so you'll never miss out on a great deal.DescriptionI decided to create Powerpoints, student study guides, worksheets, and tests/assessments to go along with the suggested scope and sequence. The site states that in order for students to be productive members of society, students must be critical consumers of information they read, hear, and observe and communicate effectively about their ideas. They ne
Preview of Mythological Allusions / How Can Something So Old Still Be Used Today?

Mythological Allusions / How Can Something So Old Still Be Used Today?

An allusion is an indirect reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. This reference is one other recognized, such as a reference to the Bible, mythological character, historical event, hero or famous individual.This presentation is about Mythology and its relation to our modern world. This Presentation explains the mythological terms that are used in our modern world and the significance of these names. The names that are discussed in this presentation includ
Preview of First Half of Ancient History Bundle

First Half of Ancient History Bundle

In this bundle, you'll find materials to help you teach the first half of Ancient History/World History. The units covered are Early Man, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt and Ancient India. This material should help you through the first semester of school. Everything in this bundle will help save you time for preparing content for teaching your students the first half of this school year! All assignments have critical thinking questions to encourage students to think deeply about the content. What is
Preview of Roman Mythology / A Brief Introduction

Roman Mythology / A Brief Introduction

This presentation is an introduction to the study of the Roman Mythology.The Romans based their religion on Greek MythologyThey were also polytheisticMany of the gods/goddesses were the same, but the Romans changed their namesThe gods explained human qualities and life eventsThis presentation introduces the Roman Gods and Goddesses, their names along with figures and illustrations.
Preview of Greek Architecture Bundle for Engaging Classroom Learning

Greek Architecture Bundle for Engaging Classroom Learning

This bundle includes the powerpoint presentation for both the Parthenon and Erechtheion as well as the study sheets that accompany them. The perfect bundle for anyone interested in Greek architecture as well as students preparing for their assessments.
Preview of NORSE RELIGION & MYTHOLOGY

NORSE RELIGION & MYTHOLOGY

Do you know that the names of the days of the week in English come from Norse Culture and Tradition? This presentation takes the learners on a journey to explore the impact of the Norse religion and mythology on our thought and culture. This resource is a presentation about Norse Mythology and religion and the Gods. This presentation gives the learners an idea about the culture and the influence of this culture on modern thought and culture.
Preview of The Legacy of Ancient Greece / An Overview of Greek Culture Legacy in Our Life

The Legacy of Ancient Greece / An Overview of Greek Culture Legacy in Our Life

This presentation introduces the learners to the contributions of the Greek Culture to our Modern life. This presentation explores the Greek influence on the modern life in the following fields:Language and LiteratureGovernmentMedicineUnderstanding of the BodyMathematicsAstronomyGeographyUnderstanding of Plants and AnimalsArchitectureTheaterSports
Preview of Ancient Greece Bundle for Middle School

Ancient Greece Bundle for Middle School

Complete bundle about Ancient Greece, targeting especially Middle School students, following Californian Social Studies standards and Common Core. This bundle is a part of Ancient History full course that can be found here.You will find 7 PowerPoint presentations (good for 12 90-minute long teaching blocks) to introduce all major topics, such asEffects of climate and geography on earliest history of Ancient Greece,Rise of Ancient Greek city-states,Forms of government in Athens and Ancient Greece
Preview of Ancient India Jeopardy-Style Review Game

Ancient India Jeopardy-Style Review Game

Want a fun and engaging way to review main ideas about Ancient India? This game is set up in the style of Jeopardy and is organized by the GRAPES categories (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, & Social Class). There are 30 questions and answer slides. Use it in class to help students review (groups, partners, or individual teams can all work) or share the file with students to help them study on their own time! :-)
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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.