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The Significance of the Maya Calendar

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that contributed to the significance of the Maya calendar, asking students to categorize, compare, and justify their importance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Maya Civilization
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Calendar
#Identify key factors that made the Maya calendar significant
#Categorize these factors into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups
#Rank these factors in order of importance and justify their ranking

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The Significance of the Maya Calendar

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Understanding the Maya Calendar

Source: Excerpt from a Maya codex

'The Maya calendar was an intricate system consisting of the Tzolk'in and Haab' cycles, which combined to form the Calendar Round. It was used for both agricultural planning and religious ceremonies, reflecting the Maya's sophisticated understanding of astronomy and time.'

1.
Explain why the Maya calendar was important for their society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the two main cycles of the Maya calendar and explain how they worked together. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Factors Contributing to the Significance of the Maya Calendar

Source: Archaeological analysis of Maya inscriptions

'The Maya's ability to predict celestial events and align their calendar with astronomical phenomena was crucial for both their religious practices and societal organization.'

1.
Categorize the following factors as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: - The calendar was used to determine religious festivals. - Rulers claimed divine authority based on calendar cycles. - Calendar knowledge supported agricultural productivity. - The calendar was used to legitimize political power. Provide your categorization and justify your choices. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in making the Maya calendar important? Explain your choice with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Analyzing the Impact of the Maya Calendar

Source: Commentary by a historian

'The Maya calendar's precision and integration with astronomy helped sustain political stability and religious authority, making it a vital tool for their civilization.'

1.
Outline how the Maya calendar contributed to political stability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of the calendar for religious and political purposes. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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