Ancient Civilizations: The Maya · 250 AD to 900 AD
The Mystery of the Collapse
Analyzing theories regarding the decline of the Classic Maya civilization.
Key Questions
- 1What are the different theories historians have about why the Maya left their cities?
- 2How can environmental evidence help us understand the end of a civilization?
- 3What aspects of Maya culture still survive in Central America today?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Change and ContinuityNCCA: Primary - Evidence and Inquiry
Class/Year: 5th Class
Subject: Voices of the Past: Exploring Change and Continuity
Unit: Ancient Civilizations: The Maya
Period: 250 AD to 900 AD
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