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Carthage
Mini Unit Study
In the Ancient
Rome issue of Learning Through History magazine published
in 2004, we featured a story about the Roman Scipio Africanus and
his battles with the Carthaginians in the First and Second Punic
Wars fought between the ancient powers of Rome and Carthage. Because
that particular issue was about Rome, we really didn’t discuss
Carthage in any depth. So who were the Carthaginians? How did a
group of Phoenician settlers in North Africa build a kingdom that
controlled vast territory in the Mediterranean world? In this edition
of the newsletter, we pull together some resources to help young
people learn more about Carthage and its role in the ancient world
in the Punic Wars and beyond.
In this mini unit study, you can: read about the history of the
Phoenicians and get an overview of Carthaginian history, learn more
about the actual city of Carthage, find out what daily life in Carthage
was like, examine a map of Carthage’s empire at its peak,
view a timeline of Carthaginian events, see pictures of artifacts
from Carthage in modern-day Tunisia, learn about the Phoenician
alphabet in a lesson plan for younger students and for older students,
role-play your way through the Punic Wars from the perspective of
either Hannibal or the Romans.
Reading
The Phoenicians and Carthage (younger children)
Very short
summary for kids
The Phoenicians (older students)
History of
the Phoenicians
Brief history of Carthage (with photos)
Carthage
historical overview
The city of Carthage
Carthage
the city
Carthaginian life
What
life was like in Carthage
Maps,
Timelines and Photos
Map of the Carthaginian
Empire
Map
Timeline of Carthaginian history
Timeline
Photos of Carthaginian artifacts in modern-day Tunisia
Photos
with descriptions
Activities
and Projects
Lesson plan for elementary
students on the Phoenician alphabet
The
Phoenicians and the Beginning of the Alphabet
Role-play your way through the Punic Wars (w/overview of the wars)
for middle and high school students
Why
Did they Do That? Takes on the Punic Wars
Recommended
Resource
The Young Carthaginian
Set in ancient times during the Punic wars, this story for young
readers ages 9-12 follows the adventures of Malchus, an officer
in Hannibal's army. His tale describes the army's incredible journey
through southern Europe and across the Alps in fascinating detail,
providing both a lesson in ancient history and an absorbing story.
The balance of power in Europe swayed between Rome and Carthage
and the outcome of this struggle would determine the course of Western
Civilization. (Alibris)
Authors: G.A. Henty
List Price $16.95 Amazon Price: $11.43
Read
more about the book on Amazon
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