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MAYA DBQ
World History
MR. KASH
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Chapter 1
Study the following documents and
answer the questions using complete
sentences.
MAYA DBQ
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1. In which area weremost of the earlier Mayan cities built?2. In which area weremost of the later Mayan cities built?3. Near what geographic
feature were many Mayan cities built near?
4. Which center is closest to the Gulf of Mexico?
5. Which center is closet to the Pacific Ocean?
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SECTION 1
Maya Map
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Climate and vegetation vary according to elevation. This diagram shows the main climate zones, as defined by elevation, in Central America. The different natural vegetation and crops found in each zone are also shown.
6. Which zone is the most productive for growing crops?
7. Zone 1 is the least favorable for growing crops. Why would this be?
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SECTION 2
Elevation and Climate in Central America
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8. What bodies of water surround the land of the Mayas?
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SECTION 3
Maya Geography
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9. In which year did Teotihuacán become a major city?
10. What year did the Maya Classical period end?
11. During what Maya period did the Tang Dynasty in China come to power?
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SECTION 4
Meso-America Timeline
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12. The Maya number system was based on 20. Shells, dots and bars were combined to represent numbers. Using this chart, how would you represent number 25 in this system?
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SECTION 5
Maya Number Chart
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13. What can you conclude about the Mayan civilization from the fact they built temples such as the one shown?
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SECTION 6
Mayan Pyramid
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14. What does the fact that the Maya had a fairly accurate calendar tell you about their civilization?
15. What kind of knowledge is needed to create an accurate calendar?
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SECTION 7
Mayan Calendar