Ancient Carthage Workbook (45 Assignments)

The Ancient Carthage Curriculum Workbook is designed to give students a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most influential civilizations of the ancient Mediterranean. This workbook covers a wide range of topics, including the founding of Carthage, its government, social structure, daily life, religion, military campaigns, famous leaders like Hannibal and Queen Dido, trade networks, and interactions with Rome. Each section includes carefully written informational passages followed by comprehension questions that encourage critical thinking and retention of key facts. The format is accessible for general education students, students with ADHD, struggling readers, and those in special education, using clear language, chunked text, and structured questions to support learning. By combining history, culture, military strategy, and economic systems, this workbook allows students to understand the legacy of Carthage, its achievements, and its lasting impact on Mediterranean history in a way that is both informative and enjoyable.

Assignments Included:
Overview
Geography
Government
Culture
Daily Life
Religion
Social Classes
Food & Agriculture
Education
Arts & Entertainment
Clothing
Technology & Science
Trade & Commerce
Military & Warfare
Literature
Men’s Roles
Women’s Roles
Founding of Carthage
Queen Dido
Carthage’s Oligarchic Government
Carthaginian Navy
Expansion into North Africa
Establishment of Colonies
Early Rivalries
The Battle of Himera (480 BCE)
Hamilcar I
Worship of Baal
Wars with Greek City-States
Hanno the Navigator
Expansion into Spain
First Punic War (264 BCE)
Roman Navy & the Corvus
Loss of Sicily (241 BCE)
Mercenary War (241–237 BCE)
Rise of the Barca Family
Second Punic War (218–201 BCE)
Crossing of the Alps (218 BCE)
Hannibal’s Victory at Trebia
Hannibal’s Victory at Lake Trasimene
Hannibal’s Victory at Cannae
Roman Counterattacks
Battle of Zama (202 BCE)
Third Punic War (149–146 BCE)
Destruction of Carthage
Legacy of Carthage