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

  1. 1What evidence suggests that environmental factors led to the abandonment of cities?
  2. 2How might warfare or political instability have contributed to the collapse?
  3. 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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