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The Disappearance of the Maya Civilization

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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A cause and consequence worksheet exploring the reasons behind the decline and disappearance of the Maya Civilization.

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#History
#History
#Maya Civilization
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Disappearance
#Explain the main theories behind the decline of the Maya Civilization
#Compare different causes of the Maya collapse
#Analyse the consequences of the decline for the Maya people

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The Disappearance of the Maya Civilization

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Introduction to the Maya Disappearance

The Maya Civilization was one of the most advanced ancient cultures in Central America. By around 900 AD, many of their cities were abandoned, and the reasons for this decline are still debated today. Some theories suggest environmental factors, while others point to warfare or social upheaval.

Source A: Archaeologist's Perspective

'The collapse of the Maya appears to be a result of a combination of environmental stress and internal conflict, which destabilized their society.' Provenance: Statement by Dr. Laura Hernandez, Mayan archaeologist, 2015.

1.
Explain two possible reasons for the decline of the Maya Civilization based on Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the roles of environmental and social factors in the decline of the Maya. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the possible consequences of the Maya decline for their society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how environmental and social causes might have interacted to cause the Maya collapse. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
5.
Write a conclusion explaining which causes you think were most significant in the Maya decline, giving reasons. (8 marks)
[8 marks]

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