AAt Cambridge For Kids, we create engaging and educational audiobooks, comprehension activities, and scripts focused on History and Science for young learners. Perfect for home learning, our content is designed to be clear and accessible, with each episode under 10 minutes long, making complex topics easy to understand for children of all ages.
Our content is written and narrated by Matthew John Brooks, a Cambridge University archaeologist with a passion for making learning fun and interactive.
AAt Cambridge For Kids, we create engaging and educational audiobooks, comprehension activities, and scripts focused on History and Science for young learners. Perfect for home learning, our content is designed to be clear and accessible, with each episode under 10 minutes long, making complex topics easy to understand for children of all ages.
Our content is written and narrated by Matthew John Brooks, a Cambridge University archaeologist with a passion for making learning fun and interactive.
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Greek Mythology. Thousands of years ago people did not have sciences like we have today to help them understand life. Ancient Greek people could see sickness, death, and natural disasters, but they did not understand what caused them. Mythology in the ancient world was used as a way to explain these things which contained monsters, bizarre beasts, and the gods.
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The Ancient Greeks:
Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece
Episode 2 – The Olympic Games
Episode 3 – Government and Law
Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers
Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre
Episode 6 – Architecture and Art
Episode 7 – Greek Mythology
Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta
Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods
Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Introduction to Ancient Greece - Packed full of political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific achievements that formed a lasting legacy.
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The Ancient Greeks:
Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece
Episode 2 – The Olympic Games
Episode 3 – Government and Law
Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers
Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre
Episode 6 – Architecture and Art
Episode 7 – Greek Mythology
Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta
Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods
Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Introduction to The Roman Empire. The mighty Roman Empire’s rise and fall, its culture, economy, and famous leaders, and how it laid the foundations of the modern world. All will be revealed in this epic series.
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The Rise of the Roman Empire:
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire
Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion
Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy
Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation
Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering
Episode 6 – Life as a Roman
Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans
Episode 8 – Julius Caesar
Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English
Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Ancient Roman Art. The Romans greatly appreciated the ancient Greeks, especially their art. Instead of inventing new forms of art the Romans simply copied Greek styles and called them Roman. But where they truly flourished was in their revolutionary architecture, portraits, and carved relief sculptures.
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The Rise of the Roman Empire:
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire
Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion
Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy
Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation
Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering
Episode 6 – Life as a Roman
Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans
Episode 8 – Julius Caesar
Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English
Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
The Great Pyramid of Giza. Situated on the Giza plateau near the modern-day city of Cairo in Egypt, the Great Pyramid was the tallest structure ever built until the 19th century. Part of a royal burial complex it rises to a height of 146m and is made up of over two million blocks of hand-worked stone. But important questions still linger over the pyramids. How was it built? And who built them?
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:
Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes
Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis
Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria
Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Athens and Sparta. The Athenians, skilled traders with a well-rounded society, they valued art, culture, and democracy. The Spartans, experts in warfare valued strength, the monarchy and were suspicious of outsiders. They were once allies, but these powerful Greek city-states would become fierce enemies igniting a bloody civil war that ripped ancient Greece apart. In this episode, you will learn about their many differences. How they were governed. The differences in education and why they became bitter enemies.
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The Ancient Greeks:
Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece
Episode 2 – The Olympic Games
Episode 3 – Government and Law
Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers
Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre
Episode 6 – Architecture and Art
Episode 7 – Greek Mythology
Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta
Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods
Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Julius Caesar. One of the greatest military generals in history, he conquered most of Europe, for Rome. He was once kidnapped by pirates, invaded the land of the Britons, had a love affair with Cleopatra, and started a bloody civil war that effectively ended the Roman Republic and started the age of the Emperors. In this episode, you will learn about his family and his many military campaigns. Why he laid siege to Rome itself. The ensuing civil war and how and why he was assassinated.
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The Rise of the Roman Empire:
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire
Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion
Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy
Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation
Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering
Episode 6 – Life as a Roman
Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans
Episode 8 – Julius Caesar
Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English
Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Latin Literature and Modern English. Latin, the language of the Ancient Romans was spoken throughout the Empire and gave rise to incredible works of literature. Today the Romans are but a memory but what survives is Latin. About 70% of all English words originate from Latin. Brought to Britain by Romanized Germanic tribes, following the invasion of Julius Caesar in 55 BC. In this episode, you will learn about the Golden Age of Roman literature with poets like Virgil, Horace, and Seneca. The formation of Modern English. And the change in culture and language when Catholic philosopher St. Augustine landed in Britain.
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The Rise of the Roman Empire:
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire
Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion
Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy
Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation
Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering
Episode 6 – Life as a Roman
Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans
Episode 8 – Julius Caesar
Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English
Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
The Legacy of Ancient Greece. The Ancient Greeks had a tremendous effect on not only the ancient world but throughout history, leading to the present day. Language, the arts, political systems, and science are but a few examples of what the Greeks advanced. In this final episode, you will learn about the remarkable innovations they made. How myth and philosophy developed, cosmic observations, and not only their influence on the mighty Roman Empire but on later movements such as the Islamic Golden Age.
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The Ancient Greeks:
Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece
Episode 2 – The Olympic Games
Episode 3 – Government and Law
Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers
Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre
Episode 6 – Architecture and Art
Episode 7 – Greek Mythology
Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta
Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods
Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
The Olympian Gods. In order for the Ancient Greeks to make sense of a chaotic universe, the immortal gods were used to explain the forces of nature and the human experience. The greatest of these gods lived atop Mount Olympus, ruled over by Zeus the thunderer. They were passionate, spiteful, jealous, and insecure beings that both loved and despised humanity. In this episode, you will learn about the twelve most important Greek gods. What each of them had control over and their awesome godly powers.
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The Ancient Greeks:
Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece
Episode 2 – The Olympic Games
Episode 3 – Government and Law
Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers
Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre
Episode 6 – Architecture and Art
Episode 7 – Greek Mythology
Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta
Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods
Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks
10 Audiobooks (100 minutes) | 20 Comprehension Question and Answer Worksheets | 10 Answer Sheets | 10 Ebooks. Apart of the Ancient Civilisations Curriculum.
The Age of The Egyptians Unit:
Unit 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece
Unit 2 – The Olympic Games
Unit 3 – Government and Law
Unit 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers
Unit 5 – Literature and the Theatre)
Unit 6 – Architecture and Art
Unit 7 – Greek Mythology
Unit 8 – Athens and Sparta
Unit 9 – The Olympian Gods
Unit 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks
It is difficult not to over exaggerate the influence that Ancient Greece had on the development of Western Civilization. Many Ancient Greek ideas have continued, practically unchanged, into the modern era. Areas such as literature and architecture would be unrecognizable without the Ancient Greeks. Their legacy has undoubtedly helped to shape the course of history. Important concepts that they left behind are their systems of government, culture and arts, and science and technology. The Ancient Greeks may have lived over 2000 years ago, but they are still with us today. During the pinnacle of the Greek civilization, Greek culture and ideas spread throughout the Mediterranean. It was first copied by the Ancient Romans and after the middle Ages, the European Renaissance rediscovered many features of Greek culture and used them in art and architecture.
Designed for both classroom & home / independent learning. Aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Audiobooks are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete per lesson. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
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The Ancient Egyptians
The Rise of the Roman Empire
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
The Legacy of the Romans. The ancient Romans have made a dramatic impact on the modern world. Having already acquired blueprints from the ancient Greeks by force, they added strength and conquest to a Greek worldview. The result was advancements in art, architecture, technology, literature, language, religion, and of course warfare. In this episode, you will learn about their influence on our world today, notably the United States Constitution. The fall of the Empire ushering in the Dark Ages. The Colosseum. And how a new religion called Christianity would change the Roman world forever.
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The Rise of the Roman Empire:
Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire
Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion
Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy
Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation
Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering
Episode 6 – Life as a Roman
Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans
Episode 8 – Julius Caesar
Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English
Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
7 Audiobooks (70 minutes) | 14 Comprehension Question and Answer Worksheets | 7 Answer Sheets | 7 Ebooks. Apart of the Ancient Civilisations Curriculum.
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:
Unit 1 - The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Unit 2 - The Colossus of Rhodes
Unit 3 - The Temple of Artemis
Unit 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria
Unit 5 - The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Unit 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Unit 7 - The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were spectacles of construction, human creativity, and engineering on a scale that even the greatest minds of modern times would have difficultly reproducing today. These man made creations were all built sometime during the classical period and stretched across the existing known western-world at that time. Only one of the seven ancient wonders still exists today, and perhaps one of the most well-known ones at that, the Great Pyramid of Giza. From a time covering 2650 to the 3rd Century BC, these works of art scattered the landscapes for many reasons. Some were impressive tombs holding the remains of famous kings, colossal statues admiring supreme gods and others were simply to test the limits of what was humanly possible.
Designed for both classroom & home / independent learning. Aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Audiobooks are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete per lesson. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
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The Ancient Egyptians
The Rise of the Roman Empire
The Ancient Greeks
When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth
10 Audiobooks (100 minutes) | 20 Comprehension Question and Answer Worksheets | 10 Answer Sheets | 10 Ebooks. Apart of the Ancient Civilisations Curriculum.
The Rise of the Roman Empire:
Unit 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire
Unit 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion
Unit 3 – Romans and the Economy
Unit 4 – Inventions of Transportation
Unit 5 – Architecture and Engineering
Unit 6 – Life as a Roman
Unit 7 – The Arts and the Romans
Unit 8 – Julius Caesar
Unit 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English
Unit 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
Ancient Rome has had a large influence on the modern world. Though it has been thousands of years since the Roman Empire prospered, we can still see evidence of their culture in our art, architecture, technology, literature, language, law, and religion. As a result, the ancient Romans have forever left their mark on our world. At its essence, Roman culture symbolized power, loyalty, and tradition that were so greatly prized in Roman society. Because the Romans cooperated with the Greeks from the earliest days of their history, the Romans also used certain Greek ideas and transformed them to suit Roman society. The result was an empire and a culture that combined the Roman, no-nonsense approach, with elements of Greek beauty and style. It is due to that unique mixture of strength and splendor that Roman culture continues to inspire and intrigue us today.
Designed for both classroom & home / independent learning. Aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Audiobooks are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete per lesson. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
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The Ancient Greeks
The Ancient Egyptians
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
When Dinosaurs Roamed the Earth
The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 1 - Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource.
Introduction to the Egyptians - Who were they? How long ago did they live? Hopefully, in the next 10 lessons, all your questions will be answered and will give you a good understanding of this fascinating ancient civilization.
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Questions in this Unit:
Who were Osiris and Isis?
What did the Egyptians call written language?
How long ago did the Egyptians live?
In Ancient Egypt If you lived a good life, where would you go when you died?
What three things did the Egyptians make to celebrate life?
Why was Egypt known as ‘the Black Land’?
In what ways have the Ancient Egyptians influenced today’s civilizations?
Draw a storyboard showing the story of King Osiris and Queen Isis and their jealous brother Set.
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The Age of The Egyptians Series
Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE)
Unit 2 – The River Nile
Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics
Unit 4 – Inventions
Unit 5 – Cleopatra
Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse
Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid
Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs
Unit 9 – Art and Architecture
Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt
The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 3 - Hieroglyphics. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource.
Hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphic writing died out in Egypt in the fourth century C.E. Over time the knowledge of how to read hieroglyphs was lost, until the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. The word today is not only is used to describe Ancient Egyptian writing but also any civilization that uses picture signs as letter characters.
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Questions in this Unit:
What name did the Ancient Greeks have for Hieroglyphics?
What other civilizations used Hieroglyphics?
Why did Hieroglyphics die out?
Knowledge and understanding of Hieroglyphics were only entrusted to who?
What is meant by cursive or hieratic Hieroglyphs?
Describe the tools used to make Hieroglyphics?
Design your own Hieroglyphics from right to left, using your own symbols
Explain why some Hieroglyphics were considered good or evil? And give examples of evil or good symbols.
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The Age of The Egyptians Series
Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE)
Unit 2 – The River Nile
Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics
Unit 4 – Inventions
Unit 5 – Cleopatra
Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse
Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid
Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs
Unit 9 – Art and Architecture
Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt
The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 2 - The River Nile. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource.
The Nile River is not only the longest river in Africa, but it’s the longest river in the world. It was an extremely important part of Ancient Egyptian life and provided them with a rich source of food, transportation, and resources used for building. Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops. The Nile supported and allowed life to thrive in the grueling climate.
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Questions in this Unit:
What two smaller rivers make up the Nile River?
What three essentials did the Nile River provide for the Egyptians?
What tool did the Egyptians invent to measure the height of the annual flooding? And why was it important?
Egyptians called the river ‘Ar’ meaning ‘black’. But what name did they give to the rich soil?
Name the various animals that live on the Nile River?
In 1787 an important artifact was discovered in the Nile Delta. What was it? And why was it important?
Explain how the Egyptians used the Nile River in their religious beliefs?
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The Age of The Egyptians Series
Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE)
Unit 2 – The River Nile
Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics
Unit 4 – Inventions
Unit 5 – Cleopatra
Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse
Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid
Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs
Unit 9 – Art and Architecture
Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt
The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 9 - Art and Architecture. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource.
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Egyptian Art and Architecture. The Ancient Egyptians did things big. They were a deeply religious civilization so the bigger the structure or more profound the art, the greater the reward would be in the afterlife. Huge monuments cut from granite and brightly painted statues with precious jewels were a common theme that continued from the Old to the New Kingdom. In this episode, you will learn about the changes in style spanning over 1000 years. Half-human half-animal cube statues. Tomb art and wall paintings. And legendary temples such as the Temple of Amun and the Great Sphinx of Giza.
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Questions in this Unit:
What was pictured on temple walls, devoted to the gods?
What expensive material was used to make sculptures?
Describe cube statues. What impression was portrayed?
What structure in Egypt is considered the largest temple to have ever been built?
What period was known as the Golden Age of Egyptian painting?
Describe the Great Sphinx at Giza
What were the key changes of art and architecture from the Old Kingdom to the Middle and New Kingdom?
Imagine you are an ancient Egyptian sculptor. You are tasked with creating a new human/animal sculpture like the Great Sphinx at Giza below.
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The Age of The Egyptians Series
Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE)
Unit 2 – The River Nile
Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics
Unit 4 – Inventions
Unit 5 – Cleopatra
Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse
Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid
Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs
Unit 9 – Art and Architecture
Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt
The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 8 - Burial Customs and Beliefs. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource.
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Egyptian Customs and Beliefs. Ancient Egyptians believed that each person’s soul was immortal. In order for the soul to reach the afterlife a complex, traditional set of customs was required, sometimes ending with mummification. If these rites were not completed the dead would come back to haunt the living in the form of a ghost. In this episode, you will learn about burial customs and what they represented. The nine aspects of the soul. The use of shabti dolls to work for the god Osiris. And the different realms of the afterlife such as the Hall of Truth and the Field of Reeds.
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Questions in this Unit:
What was the ancient Egyptian afterlife called?
How did the Egyptians preserve dead bodies?
Explain what a Shabti Doll was?
How many burials types were there to choose from?
What was supposed to happen if burial rites were not performed?
When a famous individual died what customs would be performed?
What was believed to happen to the deceased when all rites had been performed?
Below is the god Horus. Draw in the same style, the god of death, Anubis. He was depicted as a man like Horus but with the head of a dog or jackal.
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The Age of The Egyptians Series
Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE)
Unit 2 – The River Nile
Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics
Unit 4 – Inventions
Unit 5 – Cleopatra
Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse
Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid
Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs
Unit 9 – Art and Architecture
Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt
The accompanying Audio Visual Worksheets of Unit 6 - Tutankhamuns Curse. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in the audio or eBook or can be used as a stand-alone resource.
Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.
Tutankhamun’s Curse. The Pharaoh Tutankhamun died in 1323 BC aged around 18. His body was moved to the Valley of the Kings, across the Nile from the city of Luxor in Egypt. When famous British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 it was worldwide news but, what got more headlines was the story of the Curse of the Pharaoh, which is said to still exist today.
Listen - Read - Answer
Listen to this Audiobook Tutankhamuns Curse
Read along using the eBook (with visuals)
Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities
Questions in this Unit:
Who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun?
How did rumor of Tutankhamun’s curse start?
Do you think the curse was true or made up? Explain your answer
Explain why the curse grew so rapidly?
Why was Tutankhamun tomb so unique?
Describe the many items that were found inside the tomb
Design your own sarcophagus
Give examples of the strange happenings supposedly caused by the curse?
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The Age of The Egyptians Series
Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians (FREE)
Unit 2 – The River Nile
Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics
Unit 4 – Inventions
Unit 5 – Cleopatra
Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse
Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid
Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs
Unit 9 – Art and Architecture
Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt