Ancient Civilizations: The Maya · 250 AD to 900 AD
The Mystery of the Collapse
Evaluating different theories regarding the decline of the Classic Maya period.
Key Questions
- 1What evidence suggests that environmental factors led to the abandonment of cities?
- 2How might warfare or political instability have contributed to the collapse?
- 3In what ways does Maya culture continue to thrive in Central America today?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Early People and Ancient SocietiesNCCA: Primary - Continuity and Change Over Time
Class/Year: 6th 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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