Americas Unit

HSS-7.7 Students compare and contrast the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the Meso-American and Andean civilizations.

Study the locations, landforms, and climates of Mexico, Central America, and South America and their effects on Mayan, Aztec, and Incan economies, trade, and development of urban societies.

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Maya Quiz

  • Review Your Assignments from your americas packet (the ones with the cover)

  • Complete maya Lesson 26 online tci sections 4 & 5 and lesson game- remember go to your assignments tab after your log into tci

  • Online tci-Check out the summary and activities along with flashcards for review

What do I need to know?

-Maya where are they located?

Geographic Features of the Mayan Empire- (think Yucatan Peninsula Etc)

3 time periods and what happened (pre, classic, post)

Who were the olmecs? There influence on the maya

Mayan Social classes and government

Mayan religious beliefs and practices

Mayan achievements & advancements- calendar, tools, farming techniques

Theories of mayan decline


intro to americas.mp4

Aztec Conquest link to read about the downfall