Curated OER
Hellenistic World
In this Classical period worksheet, learners read over 2 pages of notes about Hellenistic culture and then highlight the important details.
Curated OER
World Leaders List
In this world leaders instructional activity, students match the 16 historical world leaders to the descriptions that match them in the right-hand column.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Ancient Egypt
This is a collection of 6 Grade-Leveled texts (7-12) on the topic Ancient Egypt. Egyptian civilization is over 5,000 years old. While modern Egypt is different in many ways, the influence of Ancient Egypt can still be felt along the...
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Timeline
Interactive timeline of key events in the history of ancient Egypt, with embedded references to many of Egypt's famous rulers, such as Hatshepsut, Tutankhamen, Rameses the Great, and Cleopatra.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Egypt Queen of the Nile
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site contains biographical information about the Egyptian Queen, Cleopatra. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Egyptian Culture
Informative entry provides overview of ancient Egyptian culture including religion, daily life as well as advancements and achievements. Site has bibliography, photos and timeline.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian Biography: Cleopatra Vii
Kids learn about the biography of Cleopatra VII of Ancient Egypt. The last Pharaoh and friends of Romans Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Cleopatra
A comprehensive overview of the life of Cleopatra VII. Content includes a look at Cleopatra's legacy, involving both films and paintings.
Other
Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Common Myths About Cleopatra
Some of the common misconceptions about Cleopatra are debunked here.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Civil War Between Antony and Octavius
This passage in William Morey's 1901 textbook explains the hostility between Antony and Octavius and Octavius' triumph.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Celebrities of Ancient Egypt
Ten notable ancient Egyptian rulers, including Ramses III, Seti I, Gemahlin Amenophis III, Ptolemaeus Euergetes II, Nefertari, Arsinoe II Philadelphus, Aethopian, Cleopatra II, and Mutemua XVII.
Other
The Cleopatra Costume on Stage and in Film
Read a detailed description of the clothing, hairstyles, and make-up Cleopatra would have used.