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Mesoamerica - Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Ancient Civilization Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations
This resource is designed for a Reformation unit. It contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included!
Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages!
COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Aligned with Mesoamerican Interactive Notebook
Quick overview of topics covered in this resource include:
1.) Mesoamerica: Where Many Civilizations Flourished
-Overview of the territories, varying landforms, and climate of Mesoamerica
-Overview of the civilizations that existed there (Olmec, Maya, and Aztecs)
-Natural resources found there (jade, obsidian, seashells, shark teeth)
-The slash-and-burn agriculture technique
-Describes how they used cacao and maize – the Mayan god of Maize
Keywords: Mesoamerica obsidian, jade, cacao, slash & burn agriculture, maize
2.) The Mother Culture of Mesoamerica: The Olmec
-Overviews of their society, culture, and timeline – made up of farmers, fishermen, artisans. Mud buildings by the rivers.
-crops include maize, squash, beans, sweet potatoes
-Describes the San Lorenzo city
-Describes The Ball Game
-Overview of traditions that were later adopted by other civilizations
Keywords: mother culture, maize, The Ball Game
3.) The Advancements of the Mayan Civilization
-Overviews of territories, locations, and timeline of Mayan Civilization
Describes hierarchy and social class
-Overview of their writing system (Hieroglyphs) and codex (books)
-Description of the Mayan Calendar
-Overview of the Palenque City and its uses (plazas for public gatherings, ball court for ball game, canals, terraces, etc)
Keywords: codex, Mayan calendar, Palenque City
4.) The Rise and Fall of the Aztec Empire
-Overview of territories, locations, and timeline of Aztec Empire
-overview of crops grown and chinampas
-description of other advancements (causeways, aqueducts, and macuahuitl)
-overview of society and social classes
-describes the Spanish conquest and Hernan Cortes – how the Aztec empire fell – four factors
Keywords: causeway, aqueduct, tribute, chinampas, conquistadors, calpullis, Spanish Conquest
5.) The History of the Inca Empire
-Overview of territories, locations, and timeline of the Inca Empire
-description of advancements (medical and quipu)
-description of religion
-description of chasquis (runners)
-overview of the Incan army – most powerful army in the Andes.
-description of how Francisco Pizarro led an expedition that ended the Inca Empire
Keywords: quipu, chasqui
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