Grade 4 · Social Studies · Lesson 17

Ancient Civilizations: Egypt, China, Greece

Thousands of years ago, some of the greatest civilizations in history developed in different parts of the world. Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, and Ancient Greece each made lasting contributions to art, science, politics, and technology that still influence our lives today.

What this lesson teaches

1Describe when and where the ancient civilizations of Egypt, China, and Greece existed
2Identify the key achievements of each ancient civilization
3Sort facts and achievements to the correct civilization
4Match each civilization to its most important contribution

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