Ancient Civilizations: The Maya · 250 AD to 900 AD

City States and Architecture

Investigating the design and function of great cities like Tikal and Chichen Itza.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did the environment influence the way the Maya built their cities?
  2. 2What was the purpose of the great pyramids in the center of Maya cities?
  3. 3How did the Maya manage water and agriculture to support large populations?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Early people and ancient societiesNCCA: Primary - Social, cultural and aspects of everyday life
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Voices of Change: Ireland and the Wider World
Unit: Ancient Civilizations: The Maya
Period: 250 AD to 900 AD

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