Ancient Civilisations Worksheet - KS2 - Intermediate

Ancient Civilisations worksheet for Key Stage 2 / Year 3-6 (Ages 7-11). Intermediate level history practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.

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Exploring Ancient Civilisations

Key Stage 2 / Ages 7-11 - Intermediate Level

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Instructions: This worksheet will guide you through the fascinating world of ancient civilisations. You'll explore their cultures, achievements, and historical significance through a variety of engaging activities.

Timeline of Ancient Egypt

Create a timeline for Ancient Egypt by arranging the events in chronological order. Use the boxes to write the correct sequence number next to each event.

1. Construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza

2. Reign of Pharaoh Tutankhamun

3. Unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Narmer

4. The invention of hieroglyphics

Identify the Ancient Greek Gods

Match each Greek god with their domain. Draw a line to connect the god with what they are known for.

⚡ Zeus --- Sky and Thunder

🌊 Poseidon --- Sea

❤️ Aphrodite --- Love

Ancient Civilisation Comparison

Compare Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece by filling in the table below with their key features. Use the boxes to write your answers.

Feature	Ancient Egypt	Ancient Greece
Writing System
Major River
Famous Structure

Understanding Hieroglyphics

Decode the message written in hieroglyphics. Use the key provided to translate each symbol into a letter. Write your answer in the box.

Hieroglyphic Key: 🐦 = A, 👁️ = E, 🐍 = S

Message: 🐦 👁️ 🐍

Daily Life in Ancient Rome

Read the passage about daily life in Ancient Rome and answer the questions that follow. Use the boxes to write your answers.

Passage: In Ancient Rome, citizens enjoyed various activities such as visiting baths, attending gladiator games, and participating in political discussions.

1. What were two popular activities in Ancient Rome?

2. What was the purpose of the baths?

Map Skills: Ancient Civilisations

Look at the map showing the locations of ancient civilisations. Answer the questions by writing your answers in the boxes.

1. Which civilisation was located along the Nile River?

2. Which civilisation is known for its city-states?

3. Which civilisation was located in the Indus Valley?

Ancient Sumerian Inventions

List three important inventions from Ancient Sumer and explain their significance. Write your answers in the boxes provided.

1. Invention:

Significance:

2. Invention:

Significance:

3. Invention:

Significance:

The Role of the Nile in Ancient Egypt

Write a short paragraph explaining how the Nile River was crucial to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilisation. Use the box to write your paragraph.

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Answer Key

Activity 1: 3 ; 1 ; 2 ; 4

Activity 2: Zeus --- Sky and Thunder ; Poseidon --- Sea ; Aphrodite --- Love ; Ares --- War

Activity 3: hieroglyphics ; alphabet ; Nile ; Mediterranean Sea ; Pyramid ; Parthenon ; Pharaoh ; Democracy

Activity 4: AES

Activity 5: Gladiator games, visiting baths ; Social and hygienic purposes

Activity 6: Ancient Egypt ; Ancient Greece ; Indus Valley Civilisation

Activity 7: Wheel ; Writing ; Plough

Activity 8: The Nile River provided fertile land for agriculture, transportation routes, and resources for building and daily life, which were crucial for the development of Ancient Egyptian civilisation.