Date: Monday, May 21st, 2018

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: Mayas Culture, Religion and Achievements (pages 16, 17, 18)

Student: ________________________________________________ Grade: 8th ____

1. Label and color the places where Mayas lived

2. How did the Mayas adapt to and change their environment?

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3. Why do you think the Maya expanded into the Highlands?

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4. How did the roles of men and women differ in Maya society?

Men_________________________________, ___________________, and ___________________

Women______________________________, ______________, ______________and___________

5. Biography of Pacal

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Date: Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: Mayas Culture, Religion and Achievements (pages 16, 17, 18)

Student: ________________________________________________ Grade: 8th ____

Answer these questions

1. What advances did the Mayas make in astronomy?

They______________________________,____________________________,and
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2. What might builders today be impressed with Maya building methods?

The Mayas_______________________________________________________________

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3. Why was blood significant in Mayas religious beliefs and practices?

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4. How might Mayas beliefs have contributed to frequent warfare?

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5. Dictation: Maya Astronomy

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6. Label this photo and write the places where Mayas lived

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Date: Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: Decline of Mayas (pages 19)

Student: ________________________________________________ Grade: 8th ____

Answer these questions

1. When did the Mayas decline, and was resulted?

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2. Why did Mayas Civilization collapse?

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3. Why did Mayas build observatories?

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4. Study and memorize the Mayas Achievements

5. Label the pictures

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Date: Thursday, May 24th, 2018

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: The Aztecs (pages 20, 21)

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The Aztecs ruled a large empire in Mesoamerica. Each village they conquered had to
contribute heavily to the Aztecs economy.

The reasons for the decline through war, tribute, from conquered enemies and an
elaborate trade system, The Aztecs created a powerful empire. The Aztecs who valued
art and learning, were conquered by the Spanish.

2. Complete the chart about Mayas (page 20)

MAIN IDEAS BIG IDEA

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Answer these questions

3. When did the Aztec Empire become the most powerful state in Mesoamerica?

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4. Which cities were located on Lake Texcoco?

T_____________________, T____________________and T______________________

5. What was Tenochtitlan?

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6. How far was Tenochtitlan from the Gulf of Mexico?

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7. What physical features surrounded Lake Texcoco?

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8. Dictation: Mexica and Mexico

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