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

  1. 1What are the different theories historians have about why the Maya left their cities?
  2. 2How can environmental evidence help us understand the end of a civilization?
  3. 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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