7th and 8th Grade World History Resources

Explore West Africa's historical gold salt trade with this fascinating reading passage and accompanying set of comprehension questions!

Help students understand the key differences between the two leading city-states in ancient Greece with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Learn how to analyze and interpret current events with the help of this graphic organizer! 

Explore and analyze four main types of ancient Greek governments with this two-page world history worksheet!

Students gain familiarity with some of the great artists from Renaissance Italy in this engaging art-centered social studies worksheet!

Students explore the first four dynasties in Chinese history and learn some of the key accomplishments of each dynasty.

Invite students to travel the world as they explore the New Seven Wonders of the World with this engaging research activity!

Explore the geographic diversity that helped shape early civilizations in ancient India!

Compare and contrast the different social classes of ancient Roman society with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Children are introduced to 24 changemakers from around the world with this set of Women Who Dared to Dream cards.

Explore both the causes and outcomes experienced by participants in the War of 1812 with this two-page social studies worksheet! 

Students explore the geographic features of the Nile River and read about its impact on the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Introduce learners to the innovative farming techniques of the Aztecs with this world history-inspired reading comprehension worksheet.

Learners read descriptions of Enlightenment ideas associated with philosophers in a table and try to match the philosopher and book associated with each statement.

Introduce students to the Age of European Exploration with this social studies worksheets for middle grades!

Explore the lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Hone research skills while learning about the famed Silk Road in this exploratory world history worksheet! 

Investigate the similarities and differences between the ancient Roman Republic and the United States with this two-page history and government worksheet!

Invite students to investigate the history of the bubonic plague with this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Introduce learners to the jobs, land ownership, and obligations of different social classes in feudal society with this social studies worksheet!

Introduce students to the largest empire ever built in South America—the Inca civilization—with this inviting world history worksheet! Y

Explore the many contributions made by the Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Persians in this engaging world history worksheet!

Introduce students to Mansa Musa, a celebrated king of the Mali empire, with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Featuring artists, dreamers, rebels, and entrepreneurs, this Women Who Dared to Dream poster showcases a selection of women from around the world paved the way for others.

Students review a timeline and answer questions about key historical events that took place from 1763 in lead up to the 1770 Boston Massacre.

Learn all about the structure of the Roman Republic with this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Explore the causes and outcome of the French and Indian War with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Explore one of ancient Rome's many engineering achievements, aqueducts, with the help of this graphic organizer!

Introduce young historians to the Protestant Reformation of 16th-century Europe with this engaging social studies worksheet.

Take a deep dive into one of ancient Rome's many engineering achievements, Roman roads, with the help of this graphic organizer.