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The Disappearance of the Maya Civilization

History

Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8

6 questions

~12 mins

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This worksheet explores the timeline and possible reasons behind the mysterious decline of the Maya civilization. Students will analyze chronological events and consider different theories.

Topics covered:

#History

#Maya Civilization

#Standard

#Timeline & Chronology

#Disappearance

#Outline key events in the decline of the Maya civilization

#Compare different theories explaining the Maya disappearance

#Explain the significance of chronological sequencing in historical analysis

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The Disappearance of the Maya Civilization

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8

Introduction to the Maya Disappearance

The Maya civilization was one of the most advanced ancient cultures in Central America. By the end of the 9th century AD, many of its major cities had been abandoned, and the reasons for this decline remain a subject of debate among historians. Understanding the timeline of events is essential to analyze why the Maya civilization disappeared.

Source A: Archaeological Evidence

'Excavations reveal that many Maya cities were abandoned suddenly, with signs of destruction and fire.' Provenance: Archaeological report, 2010.

Source B: Recent research

'Climate change, such as prolonged droughts, likely contributed to crop failure and societal collapse.' Provenance: Recent climate study, 2018.

Question 1: Timeline of Major Events

Create a timeline of key events in the decline of the Maya civilization from the 8th to 10th centuries AD. Include at least 4 significant dates or periods.

List and briefly describe four important events or periods in the decline of the Maya civilization between the 8th and 10th centuries AD.

[4 marks]

Question 2: Comparing Theories

Compare two main theories explaining the disappearance of the Maya civilization: environmental factors and internal societal collapse.

Explain how each theory accounts for the decline of the Maya civilization and discuss which you find more convincing.

[6 marks]

Question 3: The Role of Climate Change

Analyze the impact of climate change on the decline of the Maya civilization.

Explain how climate change might have affected the Maya society and contributed to their decline.

[4 marks]

Question 4: Significance of Chronology

Outline why understanding the chronological sequence of events is important when studying the decline of a civilization.

Explain the importance of sequencing events correctly when analyzing the decline of the Maya civilization.

[4 marks]

Question 5: Summarizing the Disappearance

Write a brief summary explaining the main reasons behind the decline and disappearance of the Maya civilization.

Summarize the main factors that led to the decline of the Maya civilization.

[3 marks]

Question 6: Critical Thinking

Evaluate which factor you believe was most significant in causing the Maya decline and justify your answer.

Choose the factor you think was most critical in the decline of the Maya civilization and explain why.

[6 marks]

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Introduction to the Maya Disappearance

Question 1: Timeline of Major Events

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Question 3: The Role of Climate Change

Question 4: Significance of Chronology

Question 5: Summarizing the Disappearance

Question 6: Critical Thinking

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