Hittite Diplomacy & the Treaty of Kadesh

This lesson plan will allow students to answer the following questions:

• Who were the Hittites and how did they impact the Ancient Near East?
• What lessons can be learned from the Treaty of Kadesh about the importance of diplomacy in resolving conflicts and maintaining peaceful relations between nations?

Learning objectives:

• Be able to analyze and understand the impact of diplomacy on resolving conflicts in the Ancient Near East.

Skill-based objectives:

• Improve reading, listening and viewing comprehension
• Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media
• Enhance communication and negotiation skills
• Develop critical thinking, inquiry, and reflection skills

The lesson plan includes teacher instructions, worksheets, primary texts and answer keys.