Introduction
Welcome to our 7th Grade Aztec, Inca, Maya Nearpod Project! Over the next few days, we will explore the rich history of America's earliest civilizations: The Aztecs, Incas and Mayans. You will work in groups of 3 to complete the activities and research questions below the civilization that you choose to focus on. You will then create a Nearpod presentation and artifact for extra credit (see the project link) to be presented in class!
Research Questions - to help guide your notes (boxes and bullets)
**You should have 3 pieces of information to support the main idea (in red)
Location and Geography played an important role in early American civilizations
*Where was the civilization located?
*Describe the land/natural resources available.
*Explain any impact the environment had on this civilization's development.
Governments in early American civilizations were highly developed and complex
* How was this government organized?
*Describe the legal system (laws) if such existed.
*Identify any important leaders.
Religion/Mythology played an important role in early American civilizations
*Identify most important gods/goddesses.
*Describe basic beliefs.
*Discuss significant religious practices. (ex: human sacrifice)
Societies in early American civilizations were clearly organized
*Describe the heirarchy (social structure) of this society.
*Was there slavery? If so, what role did it play in this civilization?
The economies of early American civilizations relied largely on farming
*What were the most common occupations?
*What did the civilization depend on for its survival? (fish, crops, etc?)
Early American civilizations developed many advancements and new technologies.
*Idenitfy the achievements this civilization is known for.
Various factors including disease and explorations led to the decline of early American civilizations.
*Explain how/why this civilization came to an end.
*Where was the civilization located?
*Describe the land/natural resources available.
*Explain any impact the environment had on this civilization's development.
Governments in early American civilizations were highly developed and complex
* How was this government organized?
*Describe the legal system (laws) if such existed.
*Identify any important leaders.
Religion/Mythology played an important role in early American civilizations
*Identify most important gods/goddesses.
*Describe basic beliefs.
*Discuss significant religious practices. (ex: human sacrifice)
Societies in early American civilizations were clearly organized
*Describe the heirarchy (social structure) of this society.
*Was there slavery? If so, what role did it play in this civilization?
The economies of early American civilizations relied largely on farming
*What were the most common occupations?
*What did the civilization depend on for its survival? (fish, crops, etc?)
Early American civilizations developed many advancements and new technologies.
*Idenitfy the achievements this civilization is known for.
Various factors including disease and explorations led to the decline of early American civilizations.
*Explain how/why this civilization came to an end.