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Understanding the Maya Calendar

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the Maya civilization's calendar system, focusing on key vocabulary and concepts. It aims to develop students' understanding of how the Maya tracked time and its significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Maya Civilization
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Calendar
#Define key terms related to the Maya calendar system
#Explain how the Maya calendar was structured and used
#Compare the Maya calendar with other ancient timekeeping systems
#Analyse the significance of the Maya calendar in their society

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Understanding the Maya Calendar

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts of the Maya Calendar

Source A: Excerpt from a historical overview of the Maya calendar

'The Maya developed a complex calendar system that included the Tzolk'in (a 260-day sacred calendar) and the Haab' (a 365-day solar calendar). These calendars were combined in a cycle called the Calendar Round, which lasted approximately 52 years. The Maya believed these calendars were essential for religious ceremonies and agricultural activities.'

Provenance: Extract from a history textbook on Mesoamerican cultures.

1.
Define the following terms: Tzolk'in, Haab', and Calendar Round.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the Maya combined their two main calendars and why this was important. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Compare the Maya calendar system with the modern Gregorian calendar in terms of structure and purpose.
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the significance of the Maya calendar in their society.
[3 marks]
5.
Write a short explanation of why the Maya developed such a complex calendar system.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse how the Maya calendar reflects their worldview and beliefs.
[5 marks]
7.
Compare the Maya calendar system with another ancient civilization's timekeeping method you know. How are they similar or different?
[6 marks]

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