Ancient Civilizations Research Worksheet

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📋 Research Instructions & Success Criteria

Task: Research three ancient civilisations using the provided website and complete the information below.

Recommended Website: https://www.britannica.com/

Success Criteria - I can:

Identify key geographical features of each civilisation

Describe the social structure and daily life

Explain technological achievements and innovations

Analyse cultural practices and beliefs

Compare similarities and differences between civilisations

1. Geography & Location: Where was Mesopotamia located and what geographical features were important?

2. Society & Government: How was Mesopotamian society organised? Who held power?

3. Technology & Achievements: What were their major technological innovations?

4. Culture & Religion: What did Mesopotamians believe and how did they live?

5. Geography & Location: How did the Nile River influence Egyptian civilisation?

6. Society & Government: What was the role of pharaohs and how was society structured?

7. Technology & Achievements: What were the Egyptians famous for building and creating?

8. Culture & Religion: What did ancient Egyptians believe about death and the afterlife?

9. Geography & Location: Where was the Indus Valley located and what made it suitable for civilisation?

10. Society & Government: What do we know about how Indus Valley cities were organised?

11. Technology & Achievements: What evidence shows the Indus Valley people were skilled engineers?