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The Significance and Factors of Maya Cities

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the importance of Maya cities by examining various factors that contributed to their development and significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Maya Civilization
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Cities
#Identify different factors that contributed to the significance of Maya cities
#Compare the importance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#Explain how specific factors influenced the development of Maya civilization
#Analyze the relative importance of these factors in shaping Maya cities

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The Significance and Factors of Maya Cities

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Understanding Factors Behind Maya City Development

The Maya civilization was composed of many city-states, each with its own unique features and importance. Scholars believe that various factors such as political power, social structure, economic resources, and religious beliefs played a role in shaping these cities.

Source A: Description of Maya City-States

'The Maya cities were centers of political authority, religious ceremonies, and trade. They often had grand temples and palaces, indicating their religious and political significance.' Provenance: Excerpt from a scholarly article on Maya urban development.

1.
Categorize the factors that contributed to the development of Maya cities into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. List at least two factors for each category.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of religious and political factors in the growth of Maya cities.
[3 marks]
3.
Outline how economic factors influenced the development of Maya cities.
[3 marks]
4.
Rank the importance of religious, political, economic, and social factors in shaping Maya cities. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[6 marks]
5.
Explain how religion influenced the layout and architecture of Maya cities.
[3 marks]
6.
Analyse the relationship between trade (economic factor) and political power in Maya cities.
[6 marks]
7.
Compare the influence of social hierarchy and religious beliefs on the development of Maya cities.
[3 marks]
8.
Explain why some Maya cities were more significant than others. Use evidence to support your answer.
[6 marks]

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