Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh who ruled Egypt for 20 years of peace and prosperity. She was not the first female pharaoh, or even the most famous, but she was the most successful and powerful. After her death, evidence of her reign was erased, and she was forgotten for thousands of years. This printable pdf resource explores Hatshepsut as daughter, wife and mother of a pharaoh, her reign as a queen regent and pharaoh, her trade and building projects, the attempt to erase her from history and the restoration of her temple and statues. Number of Pages: 13 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 5 Information Pages (including key events summary and vocabulary) Multiple Choice Questions Comprehension Questions Synonym Activity Timeline Activity Answer Sheets

Teach your students about eight Aztec gods and goddesses with these illustrated reading pages. The introduction includes interesting facts about the ancient Aztec religion including sacrifices, flower wars and the fifth sun creation myth. This PDF includes information handouts, activities and differentiated reading response worksheets. Pages: 15 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 4 Information Handouts Fact File Activity Trading Card Activity Match the God Activity Fill in the Punctuation Activity Writing Challenge Reading Response Worksheet Multiple Choice Worksheet Answer Sheets Terms of Use

The Spanish Conquest of the Aztec empire in the 16th century changed the course of history for Central America. This resource includes short biographies about Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés and the Aztec emperor Moctezuma and covers the conquest from the Spanish landing on the Mexican coast, to La Noche Triste and the siege of Tenochtitlan. Words are highlighted in the reading pages and there is a vocabulary section at the end of the text as well as a vocabulary activity. Comprehension worksheets and activities are included as well. Pages: 13 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Worksheet Multiple Choice Vocabulary Worksheet Sentence Challenge Timeline Activity Discussion Writing Challenge 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

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 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

In this lesson, students learn about Ancient Greek myths. The PDF includes information handouts about myths including the myth of Pandora’s Jar, Echo and Narcissus and Juno and the First Frogs, with differentiated reading response questions. The activities include making a comic strip, word origins, vocabulary, and remaking the myth. Pages: 27 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 5 Handouts (Information page and reading pages) 2 Comprehension Questions 1 Multiple Choice Questions Vocabulary Activity Word Origin Activity Class Discussion Activity Create-A-Comic Activity Remake a Myth Activity 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

The terracotta warriors were part of the tomb complex built 2,200 years ago for a Chinese emperor named Qin Shi Huang, and the army had been created to protect him in the afterlife. This resource includes reading pages about the warriors, the emperor and the tomb, a vocabulary guide, differentiated worksheets and a fun puzzle activity, perfect for early finishers. Pages: 14 (including 5 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Synonym Vocabulary Worksheet True or False Worksheet Multiple Choice Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Puzzle Activity Answer Sheets Terms of Use

The Great Wall of China was built over 2000 years, from the 3rd century BCE until the 17th century CE. This resource includes reading pages about the Great Wall, a vocabulary guide, differentiated worksheets and a fun puzzle activity, perfect for early finishers. Pages: 14 (including 5 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Antonym Matching Vocabulary Worksheet True or False Worksheet Multiple Choice Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Differentiated Great Wall Puzzle Activity Answer Sheets Terms of Use

The Chinese lunisolar calendar has been used for over 4000 years. In Ancient China, farmers used the calendar so they would know when to plant their fields and harvest their crops. This resource includes reading pages about the lunisolar calendar, origins of the Chinese calendar, the Chinese Zodiac, the legend of the Great Race, the introduction of the Gregorian calendar and Chinese New Year as well as a vocabulary guide. Included are differentiated worksheets, Chinese lantern craft and Zodiac Stickers that can be used for Health & Wellbeing. Pages: 16 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Chinese Zodiac Reference Vocabulary Worksheet Chinese Lantern Craft Project True or False Worksheet Multiple Choice Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Zodiac Stickers Answer Sheets Terms of Use

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

Confucius was a philosopher, teacher and politician who lived about 2,500 years ago in Ancient China. This resource includes reading pages about the life of Confucius and his legacy. A vocabulary guide and activity is provided, as well as differentiated activities and worksheets. A simple info sheet accompanied by a True or False activity is included for further differentiation. Pages: 21 (including 6 answer sheets) Contents: 5 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Worksheet Multiple Choice Worksheet True or False Worksheet Synonym Unscramble Worksheet Virtue Chart Activity Virtue Art Activity Class Discussion Answer Sheets Terms of Use

Fu Hao was one of the most powerful women in the Shang Dynasty in Ancient China. Not only was she a queen and a high priestess, but she was a successful military general. After the Shang dynasty ended, Fu Hao’s name was forgotten, until the nineteenth century, when caves of oracle bones were discovered, and her tomb was unearthed. This printable pdf resource explores Fu Hao as queen, priestess, military commander and goddess, as well as the excavation of her tomb. The Shang Dynasty is covered briefly, as well as some detail about oracle bones. Number of Pages: 13 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 4 Information Pages (including key events summary and vocabulary) Differentiated Comprehension (Reading Response and Multiple Choice Questions) Synonym Activity Oracle Bones Activity Early Finisher Cryptic Crossword Activity Answer Sheets

Ancient Greece was made up of independent city-states that shared a language and a religion but had different laws, governments and currency. This resource has reading passages about city-states, types of governments in Greek city-states, Athens and Sparta. The information is followed up with worksheets and activities. Pages: 10 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Questions Polis Expert Activity Compare Athens and Sparta Activity Make Your Own Polis Activity Answer Sheets

Description: Discover the fascinating world of the Indus Valley Civilization with this comprehensive and engaging resource focused on the ancient city of Harappa. Perfect for middle school students, this resource provides a mix of history, archaeology, and interactive learning activities to make the ancient world come alive. What’s Included: Informational Texts: Detailed readings that cover the discovery of Harappa, its urban planning, and everyday life in the Indus Valley Civilization. Vocabulary Activities: Key terms and their definitions with synonym exercises to build understanding and retention. Engaging Comprehension Questions: Assess reading comprehension with questions designed to deepen students’ knowledge. Interactive True or False Section: A fun and educational activity to review important facts. Artifact Analysis Project: Learn about Harappan seals by designing and carving a personalized clay seal, inspired by actual Indus Valley artifacts. Creative Writing and Research Assignments: Explore life in Harappa with imaginative writing prompts and research tasks. Make Your Own Indus Pot Design: A creative art project where students can complete and decorate ancient pottery designs. Cross-Curricular Learning: Integrates history, geography, art, and language arts for a well-rounded educational experience. Key Features: Aligned with social studies standards for middle school Easy-to-follow instructions for hands-on activities Engaging visuals, including maps and photos of Harappan ruins Designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a love of ancient history Ideal For: History and Social Studies Teachers Cross-curricular projects Homeschool educators looking for an in-depth ancient history unit Terms of Use: This resource is for personal or classroom use only. Please do not share or distribute without permission. For more information, visit https://www.primarytopicshop.com/primary-topic-shop-resource-terms-of-use. Bring the wonders of the Indus Valley Civilization into your classroom with activities that engage and inspire your students!