Ancient Civilisations Worksheet - KS3 - Intermediate

Ancient Civilisations worksheet for Key Stage 3 / Year 7-9 (Ages 11-14). 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 3, Ages 11-14, Intermediate Level

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Instructions: This worksheet will guide you through various aspects of ancient civilisations. You'll explore historical sources, compare different societies, and analyse key events that shaped the ancient world.

Chronological Order

Place the following ancient civilisations in chronological order based on their peak periods. Write the correct order in the boxes provided.

1. Ancient Egypt

2. Ancient Greece

3. Mesopotamia

4. Roman Empire

5. Indus Valley

Source Analysis

Read the excerpt from an ancient text and answer the questions below. Consider the reliability and usefulness of the source in understanding the civilisation it describes.

Excerpt: 'The Pharaoh, a living god, ruled with absolute power, overseeing the construction of monumental pyramids.'

1. What does this source tell us about the political structure of Ancient Egypt?

2. How might the perspective of the author affect the reliability of this source?

Comparing Civilisations

Compare the social structures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Use the table below to fill in the key differences and similarities.

Aspect	Greece	Rome
Social Hierarchy
Role of Women
Slavery

1. Identify one similarity between the social hierarchies of Greece and Rome.

2. Describe a key difference in the role of women in these societies.

Significant Events

Match the following significant events to their respective ancient civilisations. Draw lines to connect each event to the correct civilisation.

--- Ancient Egypt

Cause and Effect

Explain the cause and effect of the Persian Wars on Ancient Greece. Write your answers in the boxes provided.

1. What were the main causes of the Persian Wars?

2. What were the effects of these wars on Greek society and politics?

Key Figures

Identify the contributions of the following key figures in ancient history. Provide a brief description of their impact.

1. Julius Caesar

2. Cleopatra

3. Alexander the Great

4. Hammurabi

Geographical Influence

Discuss how geography influenced the development of the Indus Valley civilisation. Consider factors such as climate, resources, and trade routes.

1. How did the geography of the Indus Valley affect its agricultural practices?

2. What role did trade routes play in the civilisation's prosperity?

Essay Question

Write a detailed essay addressing the question below. Use specific examples to support your arguments.

Evaluate the impact of the Roman Empire on modern legal systems. Discuss the principles of Roman law and how they have influenced contemporary legal practices. [15 marks]

Answer Key

Activity 1: Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Roman Empire

Activity 2: Absolute power of the Pharaoh; Author's bias as a court scribe

Activity 3: Both had hierarchical structures; Women in Rome had more legal rights

Activity 4: Pyramid - Ancient Egypt; Colosseum - Roman Empire; Acropolis - Ancient Greece; Ziggurat - Mesopotamia

Activity 5: Persian expansion; Strengthened Greek unity and democracy

Activity 6: Julius Caesar - Expanded Roman territory; Cleopatra - Political alliances; Alexander the Great - Spread of Hellenistic culture; Hammurabi - Codification of laws

Activity 7: Fertile land from river flooding; Trade routes facilitated cultural exchange

Activity 8: Roman law principles like 'innocent until proven guilty' influenced modern legal systems