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This 27-word word search introduces high school students to biblical archaeology terminology and key sites in the ancient Near East. Hidden words include the Dead Sea, Jordan River, Iron Age, Bronze Age, Jerusalem, and Babylon, covering chronological periods, geographical landmarks, and major kingdoms. Use it as an introduction to a biblical archaeology unit, a history-class warm-up, or a sub-plan activity.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Archaeology
Grade Level:
9th – 12th Grades
Updated June 2017

Word List

  • GREATRIFTVALLEY
  • LANDBRIDGE
  • MIDDLEBRONZEAGE
  • LATEBRONZEAGE
  • IRONAGE
  • SEQUENCEDATING
  • TOWEROFBABEL
  • JORDANRIVER
  • COASTALPLAIN
  • TRADEROUTE
  • SEAOFGALILEE
  • DEADSEA
  • MOUNTHERMAN
  • HAZOR
  • POTTERY
  • CALCOLITHICPERIOD
  • EARLYBRONZEAGE
  • ARTIFACTS
  • ANCIENTNEAREAST
  • UNITEDMONARCHY
  • NORTHERNKINGDOM
  • SOUTHERNKINGDOM
  • ELAHVALLEY
  • SUMARIA
  • JERUSALEM
  • ASSYRIAN
  • BABYLON

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