The Chaos of Conflict in Ancient Civilizations
Abstract
This document is a series of lessons to be taught in Grade 11 Ancient Civilizations
courses. These lessons are specifically focussed on times of conflict between civilizations,
including the Greco-Persian Wars, the Punic Wars, the struggles of the Roman Empire from
within, and the Third Crusade. The priority of these lessons is to have students engage in the
material as historians by working with primary resources and conducting their own research.
This advanced thinking is herein meant to be presented in a way that students will find engaging
and enjoyable.