Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Ancient Carthage Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on ancient Carthage. Students learn how the Phoenicians founded this North African trading city, how it fought Rome in the Punic Wars, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Ancient Carthage, ancient civilizations
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Ancient Carthage was a powerful North African city founded by the Phoenicians that grew rich through sea trade and fought Rome in the Punic Wars. This worksheet teaches the key people and events, including the general Hannibal, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms and shows an ancient harbor city. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Ancient Rome and Ancient Civilizations worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and study the illustration.
Match each clue to a term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Ancient Rome Worksheet for more practice.
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Ancient Carthage Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on ancient Carthage. Students learn how the Phoenicians founded this North African trading city, how it fought Rome in the Punic Wars, match eight terms to clues, and answer four short-response questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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