The Silk Road was an ancient trade route between East Asia and the Mediterranean. Opened during the Han Dynasty in 138 BCE, the Silk Road became a 4000-mile-long network of trade routes that were used for more than 1,500 years. This reading passages briefly cover how the Silk Road opened, the route, the secret of silk, other trade goods, religion, plague and the Silk Road during the Middle Ages. Differentiated comprehension worksheets, a vocabulary activity and a board-game-making activity are included. Pages: 11 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Vocabulary Crossword Multiple Choice Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Board Game Activity Answer Sheets Terms of Use

This lesson covers the classes of Vikings, laws, longhouses, warriors, trades, women and children. Activities include Longhouse Blueprint, Longhouse Area Math (these are two differentiated activities), Unscramble, Find the Definition, Walk-a-Mile, Reading Response and True False (differentiated), and a Maze. Aimed at KS2 Y4-6 Pages: 17 (plus 4 answer sheets) Contents: 7 Information Pages 2 Longhouse Area Math activities (differentiated) 1 Longhouse Blueprint Activity 1 Unscramble Activity 2 Multiple Choice Activities 1 Walk-a-Mile Activity 1 Reading Response / 1 True or False (differentiated) 4 Answer Sheets

There are many icons associated with the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt that represent different religious values. Even Egyptians who couldn’t read hieroglyphs, understood the meaning of many symbols. Today, we sometimes use symbols instead of words to send a message that can be understood by everyone. With these activities, your students can play archaeologist, finding symbols on a photo of a real obelisk and they can play detective, finding the symbols around them. Pages: 8 (including 2 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Pages 1 Draw the Symbol Activity 1 Symbol Detective Activity 1 Symbol Interpreter Activity 1 Find the Symbol Activity Answer Sheets All photos, illustrations and text are by Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop. This is part of a complete unit on Ancient Egypt.

This poster is a scalable pdf, this means you can print it as big as you like for your classroom. The timeline explores the origins of Halloween and how the traditions have changed over time. This poster compliments the Origins of Halloween resource. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-origins-of-halloween-12180388

The Nile lesson covers geographical facts and the importance of the Nile for fertile land, food, transportation and building materials in Ancient Egypt. There is also a map, a true or false activity and a drawing activity. Pages: 8 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts 1 True or False Activity 1 Crossword 1 Draw The Nile Activity Answer Sheets All photos, illustrations and text are original by the Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop.

This printable PDF covers Ancient Roman social classes and family structures. Several worksheets are included as well as a class play activity. Pages: 13 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Social Class Pyramid Who Am I? Write A Class Play Answer Sheets Terms of Use

Zenobia was a queen of Palmyra (Syria) in the third century who rose to power after the assassination of her husband and defied the Romans to create an Empire that lasted for only three years. This printable PDF resource covers the life of Zenobia, from her youth as one of the few educated women of the time to her fate at the hands of the Romans. Information pages are followed by differentiated worksheets and activities. Number of Pages: 14 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Pages 1 Vocabulary Page with definitions Differentiated Comprehension (Reading Response and Multiple Choice Questions) Synonym Activity Vocabulary and Punctuation Activity Mint A Coin Activity Answer Sheets

This printable pdf resource includes short profiles of five women of ancient history, Boudicca, Fu Hao, Hatshepsut, Olympias and Zenobia as well as several worksheets and activities. This pdf can be used as a stand-alone resource for KS2, or used in conjunction with the Women of Ancient History Bundle to provide differentiation. This resource is suitable for early KS2 (years 3-5). Number of Pages: 18 (including 5 answer sheets) Contents: 5 Reading Pages (5 profiles) Differentiated Comprehension (Cryptic Wordsearch, True or False & Multiple Choice Questions) Compare and Contrast Activity Timeline Activities Movie Activities Answer Sheets

Olympias was a queen in the kingdom of Macedon, north of Greece. She is known as the mother of Alexander the Great, but she was a powerful woman in her own right, using politics, religion, and cunning to keep her family in power in a world ruled by men. This printable PDF resource covers the life of Olympias, from when she met Phillip II until she was executed after ruling two kingdoms. Information pages are followed by differentiated worksheets and activities. Number of Pages: 16 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 7 Information Pages (including key events summary and vocabulary) Differentiated Comprehension (Reading Response and Multiple Choice Questions) Synonym Activity Interpretation Activity Crossword Activity Answer Sheets

This printable PDF includes an information handout, differentiated comprehension worksheets, and an art activity. The information consists of a brief passage on the life of St. Patrick, the early celebrations, as well as symbolism and colors associated with the holiday. Pages: 6 including 2 answer sheets Contents 1 Information Handout 1 Comprehension Questions 1 Multiple Choice 1 Art Activity 2 Answer Sheets

The Xin, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties are examined in this introduction to the Ancient China Resource Bundle. There is a brief introduction about dynasties and the Mandate of Heaven, followed by a short reading passage about each dynasty. Vocabulary words are highlighted in the text and vocabulary word definitions are included, along with a synonym wordsearch. There are differentiated comprehension questions and two activities. Pages: 14 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Synonym Wordsearch Multiple Choice Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Timeline Activity Fact File Activity Answer Sheets Terms of Use

The Mesopotamians were an ancient civilization who lived in the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers for several thousand years. This resource includes reading pages, vocabulary, worksheets, and two activities. Pages: 11 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page True or False Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Timeline Activity Word Search activity Answer Sheets Terms of Use

Teach your student about the ancient religion of Mesopotamia and the pantheon of gods and goddesses they worshiped. Includes an introduction with an explanation of a ziggurat, a reading page of the Babylonian version of the creation myth (Enuma Elish), brief descriptions of nine gods and goddesses, a vocabulary page with descriptions, worksheets and activities. Pages: 16 (including 5 answer sheets) Contents: 4 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Matching Activity Multiple Choice Worksheet Fact File Activity 3 differentiated punctuation and capitalization worksheets Writing Challenge Answer Sheets Terms of Use

Discover the fascinating world of Mesopotamian innovations with this comprehensive teaching resource. Engage your students in a journey through time as they explore the important inventions that emerged in ancient Mesopotamia, shaping the course of history and influencing our present-day lives. Pages: 18 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 5 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Vocabulary Crossword True or False Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Debate Activity Sundial Making Activity (Two Versions) Activity Lesson Plans Answer Sheets Terms of Use Resource Highlights: In-Depth Exploration: Delve into the wheel, writing, maps, the sail, weapons, wine and beer, irrigation, the city, and time tracking. Each section provides historical context, technological evolution, and societal impacts. Engaging Activities: Reinforce learning with various activities, including a vocabulary crossword, true or false worksheet, comprehension questions worksheet, debate activity, and a sundial making activity with two versions. Lesson Plans: Detailed lesson plans guide you through each activity, ensuring a seamless and comprehensive learning experience. These plans include step-by-step instructions for the debate activity and sundial making activity. Assessment Tools: Evaluate student understanding with answer sheets provided for all activities. Monitor comprehension, vocabulary retention, and critical thinking skills through purposeful assessment. Integration of Multiple Subjects: Seamlessly integrate history, science, and language arts with cross-curricular connections embedded throughout the resource. Legacies and Connections: Explore the lasting legacies of Mesopotamian innovations and their impact on civilizations throughout history. Stimulate critical thinking with reflections on the profound influence of these inventions on our modern world. Vocabulary Enrichment: Enhance students’ language skills with a dedicated vocabulary page containing definitions and synonyms related to the Mesopotamian inventions discussed.

Immerse your students in the everyday lives of the first civilization in the world. Three reading pages cover aspects of Sumerian life including city life, the life of a farmer, social classes, home life, food, clothing and leisure time. Worksheets and activities reinforce the information. Also included are two printable versions of the Royal Game of Ur, possibly the oldest board game in the world. This is a fun, quick game to understand and play, similar to backgammon. Pages: 16 (including 2 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page True or False Worksheet Multiple Choice Worksheet Compare and Contrast Activity Writing Challenge Printable Royal Game of Ur (differentiated versions) Royal Game of Ur Instructions (differentiated versions) Answer Sheets Terms of Use