Ancient history worksheets
Egypt, Greece, the Indus Valley and more.
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How to make ancient history worksheets
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Choose which kinds of questions to include and how many of each.
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Tap “New worksheet” for a fresh mix of questions.
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Edit the title and choose A4 or US Letter.
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Download the PDF with its answer key and print it.
About these ancient history worksheets
Ancient history covers the earliest civilizations and their lasting ideas: Egypt’s pyramids and hieroglyphics, democracy and the Olympics from Greece, the planned cities of the Indus Valley, Emperor Ashoka, and trade along the Silk Road.
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 key terms, 10 true-or-false statements, 8 multiple-choice questions and 8 fill-in-the-blank sentences. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: match words to meanings, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice, word search.
- Key words: pyramid, pharaoh, hieroglyphics, democracy, Olympic Games, Harappa, Great Bath, Ashoka, Silk Road, Colosseum, mummy, cuneiform.
- Best for: grades 3–8 (ages 8–14).
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Frequently asked questions
How old is the Indus Valley Civilization?
Its great cities flourished from roughly 2600 to 1900 BCE, at the same time as ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. The worksheet uses light tints that print clearly in grey, or pick the grey colour theme.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 3–8 (ages 8–14). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.
Can I choose the kinds of questions?
Yes. Switch each section on or off (matching, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice and more) and choose how many questions go in each.