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Causes and Consequences of the Maya Civilization's Cities

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes behind the development of Maya cities and the consequences they had on Maya society. Students will analyze sources and compare factors influencing Maya urban growth.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Maya Civilization
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Cities
#Explain the reasons why Maya cities developed.
#Compare the internal and external factors influencing Maya city growth.
#Analyse the consequences of city development on Maya society.

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Causes and Consequences of the Maya Civilization's Cities

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Development of Maya Cities

Source A: Archaeological Evidence 'The remains of large stone structures and terraces indicate the growth of urban centers in the Maya region from around 250 AD.' Provenance: Archaeological report from a recent excavation in Guatemala, 2020.

Source B: Historian's View 'The rise of Maya cities was driven by a combination of environmental factors and the need for political control.' Provenance: Modern history textbook, chapter on Mesoamerican civilizations.

1.
Explain two reasons why Maya cities began to develop during the Classic period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of environmental and political factors in the development of Maya cities. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline how archaeological evidence supports the idea that Maya cities grew during the Classic period. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the consequences of the growth of Maya cities on their society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the influence of external trade and internal political needs on the growth of Maya cities. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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