Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Ancient India Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on ancient India. Students learn eight key terms about the Indus Valley civilization and its legacy, then match clues to terms and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Ancient India, ancient civilizations
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Ancient India, one of the world’s oldest civilizations, grew up along the Indus River and gave the world two major religions and carefully planned cities. This worksheet builds the vocabulary – Indus Valley Civilization, monsoon, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sanskrit, and the caste system – and checks understanding.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms about ancient India. Section A has eight clue-matching items. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions about the Indus River, the cities, the religions, and the monsoon.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with the term for each clue and a sample answer for every short-response question. The worksheet pairs well with the Ancient China and Ancient Egypt worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and review the eight terms.
Complete the eight clue-matching items 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 China Worksheet.
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Ancient India Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on ancient India. Students learn eight key terms about the Indus Valley civilization and its legacy, then match clues to terms and answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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