Mighty Maya Autumn Two
History History
Key KeyVocabulary Vocabulary
Subject Content:
A non – European society that provides contrast with British History, Mayan civilization.
Historical Enquiry:
Understand that our knowledge of the past comes from a range of sources.
Construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information. Understanding of events, people and changes:
Describe a non-European society that provides contrast with British history.
Use evidence to support arguments.
Describe a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the period he/she studies.
Maya Empire
Stone Age
Iron Age
culture
Native Americans
The Ancient Maya
astrology
astronomy
codex
excavate
cenote
pok – ol – pok
stele
Key Key Facts: Facts: - The Maya were a civilisation who lived in Mesoamerica (central America) between approx. 2,000 BCE and 900 CE. - They are known for being the first Mesoamericans to develop writing. They also had a sophisticated culture in which they lived in city states. - They built spectacular monuments and stepped pyramids – some have become world tourist destinations in the modern day. - They were also well – known for their advanced Maths and calendars. - Around 900CE, Maya cities become abandoned.
Maya Timeline