Ancient China from Above: Seasons 1-2 (National Geographic) — All 5 Episodes — Worksheets, Answer Keys & Google Forms
All 5 episodes of Ancient China from Above: Seasons 1-2 (National Geographic) — fill-in-the-blank worksheets and answer keys for the full series, each episode as its own PDF download. Designed for one episode per class period across a multi-day unit. Each episode works as a no-prep sub plan or movie-day lesson — print and press play.
5 fill-in-the-blank worksheets (one per episode), 75 questions total, transcript order
5 matching answer keys
Each episode delivered as its own PDF — pick the episodes you need, when you need them
US Letter, low-ink, two-sided printable
World History, grades 6-12
5 self-grading Google Forms quizzes (one per episode) - auto-graded the moment students submit
Multiple choice, built from the same questions as the printable worksheet
Assign paperless through Google Classroom, or by link - works on any device
One-click access: the last page of EACH episode PDF carries a "make a copy" link that copies that episode's quiz straight into your own Google Drive
Use the printable worksheet, the digital quiz, or both
Save $5.90 vs buying the 5 episodes individually ($9.95 vs $15.85), and $2.50 vs the two season bundles ($12.45).
ALSO WORKS FOR
Emergency sub plans - leave the episode and this worksheet; a sub needs no prep and no subject knowledge.
First week of school - a low-stakes, self-contained assignment while routines are still settling.
Movie day with accountability - students have something to complete while the documentary runs.
No-prep days - print and go, or assign the PDF digitally.
WHERE TO WATCH
Both seasons stream on Disney+ and can be bought from Amazon, Apple TV and Fandango at Home; Season 1, Episode 1 is also free on National Geographic Asia's official YouTube channel. Streaming lineups change, so check your own access before you plan the lesson.
The complete Ancient China from Above: Seasons 1-2 (National Geographic) worksheet set from Response Resources.
Also sold separately — buy just the seasons or episodes you need:
Ancient China from Above: Season 1 — all 3 episodes
Ancient China from Above: Season 2 — both episodes
Pairs with:
The Story of China video worksheets — six episodes on China's history from the first dynasties to today
Ancient China Reading Passages — five passages on early China, including the First Emperor, with questions
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