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Watch the video below to find out what your child will be learning this half term in History:
Watch the video below to find out what your child will be learning this half term in History:
Year 6 Autumn 2 Maya.mp4Ancient Civilisation Learning Journey
Ancient Civilisation Learning Journey
Maya Civilisation Learning Journey
Maya Civilisation Learning Journey
Knowledge Organiser
Knowledge Organiser
Quiz
Quiz
Read the Knowledge Organiser and try to remember some facts, then click on the link below to access the quiz. Can you score full marks?
Recommended Books
Recommended Books
Explore! Mayan Civilisation
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Why Were Mayan Games So Deadly?
Key People
Key People
Itzamna
Itzamna
The most important Maya god was Itzamna. Itzamna was the god of fire who created the Earth. He was ruler of heaven as well as day and night. The Maya believed that he gave them the calendar and writing. It is thought that his name means "lizard house".
Kʼinich Janaab Pakal I (603 CE - 683 CE)
Kʼinich Janaab Pakal I (603 CE - 683 CE)
One of the most famous Maya rulers was K'inich Janaab Pakal, whom we know today as 'Pakal the Great'. He was king of Palenque for 68 years, longer than any other ruler in the Ancient Maya world!
Jasaw Chan K’awiil (682 CE - 734 CE)
Jasaw Chan K’awiil (682 CE - 734 CE)
He was a prominent ruler of the Maya civilisation. He was responsible for bringing the city of Tikal, or Yax Mutal, back to life before a prolonged dominance of Calakmul. Jasaw Chan K’awiil was interested in art and architecture and was responsible for the building of such renowned temples as the Temple of the Great Jaguar.
Hernán Cortés (1485 - 1547)
Hernán Cortés (1485 - 1547)
He was a Spanish conquistador, or conqueror, best remembered for conquering the Aztec empire in 1521 and claiming Mexico for Spain.
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