Academic Links is a specialized educational store offering worksheets and workbooks focused on world history and mythology. Designed for students, educators, and homeschoolers, its resources cover ancient civilizations, historical events, famous leaders, and legendary myths. Each worksheet and workbook is crafted to enhance learning through engaging assignments, critical thinking exercises, and creative activities. Topics include Greek, Norse, Maya, Aztec etc. History & Mythology
Academic Links is a specialized educational store offering worksheets and workbooks focused on world history and mythology. Designed for students, educators, and homeschoolers, its resources cover ancient civilizations, historical events, famous leaders, and legendary myths. Each worksheet and workbook is crafted to enhance learning through engaging assignments, critical thinking exercises, and creative activities. Topics include Greek, Norse, Maya, Aztec etc. History & Mythology
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED:
GODS:
ItzamnĂĄ:
Kâukâulkan (Quetzalcoatl):
Chaac:
Kinich Ahau:
Yum Kaax:
Ix Chel:
Ah Puch:
Bolon Tzacab (God K):
Hunahpu:
Ixbalanque:
Kâinich Janaabâ Pakal (God G):
Ek Chuaj:
Xibalba:
Cabrakan:
Camazotz:
MYTHS:
The Popol Vuh (Story of Creation):
The Hero Twins: Hunahpu and Ixbalanque:
The Creation of the Maize:
The Destruction of the Wooden People:
The Myth of Vucub-Caquix:
The Journey to Xibalba:
The Legend of the White Dwarf:
The Story of Ix Chel:
The Tale of Kâukâulkan (Quetzalcoatl):
The Myth of Ah Puch:
The Myth of Camazotz:
The Legend of the Four Bacabs:
The Tale of the Aluxes:
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This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.
Assignemnts Included:
Monsters of Greek Mythology
Echidna
Typhon
Cerberus
Chimera
The Hydra
The Sphinx
Lamia
The Gorgons
Medusa
Pegasus
Minotaur
Centaurs
Cyclops
Mares of Diomedes
Scylla and Charybdis
Sirens
Stymphalian Birds
The Harpies
This worksheet packet features engaging 500-600 word articles on a variety of topics designed to inform and inspire. Each article is paired with thought-provoking questions to test comprehension, encourage critical thinking, and spark discussion. Clear, concise answers are included to support learning and ensure accuracy. The packet is perfect for independent study, classroom use, or homework assignments. With its accessible format and diverse content, it provides a great way to explore subjects in depth while building reading and analytical skills. Ideal for learners of all ages, this packet fosters curiosity and helps develop a deeper understanding of key concepts.
Assignments Included:
Cuzco
Daily Life of the Inca
Francisco Pizarro
Geography of the Inca Empire
Inca Chasqui
Inca Education
Inca Empire
Inca Foods
Inca Government
Inca Mythology & Religion
Inca Roads
Inca Science & Technology
Inca Society
Inca Military & Warfare
Machu Picchu
Tribes of Early Peru
Assignments Included:
Overview: Overview of Hittite Mythology
Tarhunt: The storm god, often considered the king of the gods.
Arinniti: The sun goddess and principal deity of the Hittite pantheon.
Kumarbi: The chief god of the underworld and father of Teshub.
Hannahanna: The mother goddess, associated with fertility and childbirth.
Shaushka: The goddess of love, war, and fertility.
Telepinu: The god of agriculture and fertility, whose disappearance causes chaos.
Aruna: The sea god.
Huzziya: The god of law and justice.
Hebat: The mother goddess, wife of Teshub.
Inara: The goddess of wild animals and hunting.
Zaluna: The goddess of rivers.
Illuyanka: A dragon or serpent often associated with chaos.
Kurunta: The god of the wild animals.
Nintu: A mother goddess similar to Hannahanna.
Lelwani: The goddess of the underworld.
Kamrusepa: The goddess of healing and magic. She was often invoked in rituals and
spells for health and protection.
Pirwa: The god of the wild animals, often associated with horses and invoked for
protection in battle.
Sarruma: The mountain god, often depicted riding a panther or lion. He was the son of
the storm god Teshub and the sun goddess Hebat.
Primordial Gods: In the beginning, there were primordial gods. The sky god Anu and
the earth goddess Kumarbi were among the earliest deities.
The Song of Ullikummi: This myth tells the story of Ullikummi, a giant stone monster
created by the god Kumarbi to overthrow the storm god Teshub.
The Illuyanka Myth: In this story, the storm god Teshub battles the dragon Illuyanka.
The Kumarbi Cycle: This series of myths describes the rise and fall of Kumarbi,
including his attempts to overthrow Teshub.
The Myth of the Missing God Telepinu: Telepinu, the god of agriculture, disappears,
causing all life to suffer. The gods search for him, and he is eventually found and
brought back, restoring fertility to the land.
The Myth of Teshub and the Sea: This story tells of Teshubâs battle against the sea
god Aruna, highlighting his role as a storm god.
The Myth of the Sun Goddess of Arinna: This story focuses on the sun goddess and
her importance in Hittite religion and daily life.
The Myth of Inara and the Wild Boar: Inara, the goddess of wild animals, tames a
wild boar, symbolizing her control over nature.
The Purulli Festival Myth: This myth is connected to the spring festival of Purulli,
where Teshub defeats Illuyanka, representing the victory of order over chaos.
The Myth of the Vanishing God: Similar to the Telepinu myth, this story involves a
god disappearing and the resulting chaos until he is found and restored.
The Descent of Ishtar to the Underworld: Though originally a Mesopotamian myth, it
was adopted into Hittite mythology. It tells of the goddess Ishtarâs journey to the
underworld and her return.
The Dream of the King: This myth involves a king receiving a prophetic dream from
the gods, guiding him on how to rule or face certain challenges.
19 Legendary Weapons from Celtic Mythology Assignments
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Topics Included:
Fragarach (âThe Answererâ)
Caladbolg
GĂĄe Bulg (âBelly Spearâ)
Cliamh Solais (âSword of Lightâ)
LĂșin of Celtchar
Tathlum
Brionac
The Dagdaâs Club
The MorrĂganâs Spear
ScĂĄthachâs Spear
Nuadaâs Sword
ManannĂĄnâs Wave-Sweeper
The Silver Hand of Nuada
The Stone of Fal
Balorâs Eye
Carnwennan
The Sword of Conaire MĂłr
The Spear of Assal
Paraphrasing Worksheet Packet
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Overview
Achilles
Aeneas
Agamemnon
Ajax
Andromache
Apollo
Ares
Calchas
Cassandra
City of Troy
Clytemnestra
Diomedes
Goddess Aphrodite
Goddess Artemis
Goddess Athena
Goddess Discord
Goddess Hera
Greek Soldier
Greek Trireme
Hector
Hector vs. Achilles
Hector
Hecuba
Helen of Troy
Helenus
Memnon
Menelaus
Neoptolemus
Nestor
Odysseus
Palamedes
Paris of Troy
Patrocolus
Philoctetes
Priam
The Trojan Horse
The Walls of Troy
Thetis
Trojan Soldier
Zeus
âArticle & Questionsâ Assignment
This assignment involves reading a 550-word (1-Page) article on a topic from Ancient Rome. It is accompanied by comprehension questions designed to assess understanding, followed by a detailed answer key. The assignment encourages critical thinking and engagement with historical narratives.
Assignment:
Students read the Article.
Students answer the Questions.
*Note: This purchase includes both a PDF and WORD version of the assignment
PDF: Best used in class or for homework
WORD: Best for online, remote learning or uploading to Google Classroom
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Friar Tuck
King John
King Richard
Little John
Maid Marian
Merry Men
Nottingham and Nottingham Castle
Robin Hood
Sherwood Forest
The Sheriff of Nottingham
Will Scarlet
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Polynesian Mythology
Story of Creation
Tangaroa
TÄne
Tƫmatauenga
Rongo
MÄui
Hina
Hina-te-iwaiwa
Haumea
Tawhirimatea
Ranginui
Papatuanuku
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED:
Legend of the Dreamcatcher -
Story of the Thunderbird -
White Buffalo Woman -
Coyote and the Columbia River -
Raven and the Creation of the World -
Sedna -
The Great Flood -
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker -
The Wendigo -
The Corn Mother -
Nanabozho -
The First Fire -
The Manitou
The Little People
The Four Winds -
Cherokee Creation -
The Painted Desert -
The Hopi Snake Dance -
The Seven Sisters -
The Buffalo Dance -
The Star Maiden -
The Hero Twins -
The Great Hare -
The Boy Who Turned into a Pine Tree
Thunder and Lightning
The Woman Who Fell From the Sky
The Ghost Dance
The Sacred Pipe
The Ice Man
The Red-Haired Giants
The Piasa Bird
The Sky Woman -
The Sleeping Giant -
The Great Turtle -
The Maidens of the Corn
The White Shell Woman
The Sacred Arrows
The Water Panther
The Long House and the Sacred Fire
The Thunder Beings
The Skin-walker:
The Stone Giants:
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED:
GODS & MONSTERS:
Odin:
Thor:
Frigg:
Loki:
Freyja:
Freyr:
Tyr:
Heimdall:
Baldur:
Njord:
Skadi:
Hel:
Bragi:
Idun:
Forseti:
Valkyries:
Fenrir:
Jormungandr:
Surtr:
Fafnir:
Thrym:
REALMS:
Yggdrasil:
Bifrost Bridge:
Asgard:
Midgard:
Jotunheim:
Vanaheim:
Alfheim:
Svartalfheim:
Niflheim:
Muspelheim:
Helheim:
Valhalla:
MYTHS:
Creation of the World:
The Ăsir-Vanir War:
The Binding of Fenrir:
The Creation of Mjolnir:
The Theft of Mjolnir:
The Death of Baldur:
The Mead of Poetry:
The Marriage of Freyja:
The Lay of Thrym:
The Apples of Idun:
Lokiâs Children:
The Death of Ymir:
Thor and the Giant Skrymir:
The Flight of Loki:
Thorâs Fishing Trip:
Thorâs Journey to Utgard-Loki:
Ragnarok:
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED:
Gods:
Olodumare (Yoruba) -
Ogun (Yoruba) -
Eshu (Yoruba) -
Sango (Yoruba) -
Nyame (Akan) -
Anansi (Akan) -
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Mawu-Lisa (Dahomey) -
Ogun (Akan) -
Myths:
Anansi the Spider -
Sango and the Double-Headed Axe -
The Creation of the World (Yoruba)
Nyame and the Golden Stool (Akan) -
Mawu and Lisa (Dahomey) -
Yemoja and the Ogun River (Yoruba) -
Eshu and the Two-Colored Hat (Yoruba) -
The Story of Orunmila and the Divination Tray (Yoruba)
The Battle of the Animals and Humans (Igbo) -
The Myth of the Origin of Death (Yoruba) -
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED:
Monsters of Greek Mythology
Echidna
Typhon
Cerberus
Chimera
The Hydra
The Sphinx
Lamia
The Gorgons
Medusa
Pegasus
Minotaur
Centaurs
Cyclops
Mares of Diomedes
Scylla and Charybdis
Sirens
Stymphalian Birds
The Harpies
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDED:
Myths:
The Epic of Gilgamesh
The Enuma Elish
The Descent of Inanna (Ishtar) to the Underworld
The Atrahasis Epic
The Myth of Adapa
The Marriage of Inanna and Dumuzi
The Myth of Etana
The Myth of Nergal and Ereshkigal
The Legend of Sargon of Akkad
The Myth of Lugalbanda
âArticle & Questionsâ Assignment
This assignment involves reading a 550-word (1-Page) article on a topic from Ancient Rome. It is accompanied by comprehension questions designed to assess understanding, followed by a detailed answer key. The assignment encourages critical thinking and engagement with historical narratives.
Assignment:
Students read the Article.
Students answer the Questions.
*Note: This purchase includes both a PDF and WORD version of the assignment
PDF: Best used in class or for homework
WORD: Best for online, remote learning or uploading to Google Classroom
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
GODS:
Viracocha
Inti
Pachamama
Mama Quilla
Apu Illapu
Kon
Illapa
Supay
Mama Cocha
Viracocha Pachayachachic
Kuka Mama
Urcuchillay
Chasca
Paryaqaqa
Kuychi
MYTHS:
Viracocha Creates the World
The Origin of Manco CĂĄpac and Mama Ocllo
The Golden Staff of Manco CĂĄpac
The Amaru Snake and the Origin of the Inca Empire
The Rebirth of the Sun
Pachacutiâs Vision at Pisac
The Siblings of the Sun and Moon
The Tears of Mama Cocha
The Condor and the Eagle
The Sacrifice of Children to the Mountain Gods
The Binding of the Pleiades
The Origin of the Inca Road System
The Fall of Cusco
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Creation Myth:
Tinia - Chief god,
Uni - Chief goddess,
Tages - Divine child prodigy
Aita - God of the underworld, ruler of the dead.
Vanth - Winged goddess who guides souls in the underworld.
Aplu - God of healing, prophecy, and music.
Turms - Messenger of the gods, associated with travel and commerce.
Lasa - Female spirits or nymphs, protective and nurturing.
Losna - Goddess of the moon.
Culsu - Goddess associated with gateways and doors, protector.
Fufluns - God of plant life, growth, and vegetation.
Charun - Ferryman of the dead, similar to Charon in Greek mythology.
Menrva - Goddess of wisdom, arts, and crafts.
Nethuns - God of water, wells, and sea.
Maris - God of war.
Calu - Goddess of death and regeneration.
Sethlans - God of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship.
Laran - God of war and protection.
Thalna - Goddess of childbirth and maternity.
Thesan - Goddess of dawn and childbirth.
Rasna - Heroic figure, possibly a historical king of Etruria.
Usil - Sun god, associated with light and day.
Nortia - Goddess of fate, luck, and destiny.
Cel - Goddess of death and the underworld.
Alpanu - Goddess of love and desire.
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Adonis and Aphrodite
Alcyone and Ceyx
Apollo and Daphne
Arachne
Asclepius
Atlas the Titan
Cadmus, the founder of Thebes
Callisto, the constellation Ursa Major
Deucalion and Pyrrha
Echo and Narcissus
Eros and Psyche
Europa
Fall of Icarus
Greek Creation Myth
Idas and Marpessa
Iliad
Io and Zeus
Jason and the Argonauts
King Midas and his Golden Touch
Leto, the mother of Apollo and Artemis
Milo of Croton
Medusa
Oedipus Rex
Orpheus and Eurydice
Pandora
Persephone
Perseus and Andromeda
Perseus and Medusa
Phaethon and the Sun Chariot
Prometheus
Pygmalion and Galatea
Shirt of Nessus
The Abduction of Europa
The Amazons
The Box of Titanomachy
The Danaides
The Labyrinth (Minotaur and Theseus)
The Myth of Niobe
The Myth of Sisyphus
The Name giving of Athens
The Odyssey
The Riddle of the Sphinx
The Trojan Horse
Theseus, the legendary king of Athens
Titans Vs. Gods
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
Hercules:
Achilles:
Odysseus:
Perseus:
Theseus:
Bellerophon:
Atalanta:
Orpheus:
Cadmus:
Meleager:
Hector:
Aeneas:
Diomedes:
Ajax the Great:
Philoctetes:
Castor and Pollux (the Dioscuri):
Ganymede:
Iphicles:
Orestes:
Patroclus:
Peleus:
Protesilaus:
Pyramus:
Teucer:
Tydeus:
Actaeon:
Adonis:
Asclepius:
Autolycus:
Cecrops:
Eteocles:
Hyacinthus:
Phaethon
This paraphrasing worksheet packet offers a collection of related articles designed to help students practice paraphrasing. Each article, ranging from 300 to 350 words, covers a specific topic. Students are required to read the article, understand the key ideas, and then paraphrase the content in their own words. Additionally, they will illustrate their understanding through drawings or diagrams, reinforcing their comprehension and creativity while honing their paraphrasing and critical thinking skills.
Assignments Included:
GODS:
Tarhunt
Arinniti
Kumarbi
Hannahanna
Shaushka
Telepinu
Aruna
Huzziya
Hebat
Inara
Zaluna
Illuyanka
Kurunta
Nintu
Lelwani
Kamrusepa
Pirwa
Sarruma
MYTHS:
Primordial Gods:
The Song of Ullikummi
The Illuyanka Myth
The Kumarbi Cycle
The Myth of the Missing God Telepinu
The Myth of Teshub and the Sea
The Myth of the Sun Goddess of Arinna
The Myth of Inara and the Wild Boar
The Purulli Festival Myth
The Myth of the Vanishing God
The Descent of Ishtar to the Underworld
The Dream of the King
The Story of the Sun Godâs Journey