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Maya Timeline Exploration

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Maya Timeline Exploration

Maya pyramid and timeline illustration

📚 Part 1: Timeline Knowledge

1. When did the ancient Maya civilisation live?

Around 500 AD - 1000 AD

Around 2000 BC - 1500 AD

Around 1500 AD - 2000 AD

2. Where did the ancient Maya live?

Europe

Central America

Africa

3. Put these periods in the correct order on the timeline. Write 1, 2, 3, 4 next to each:

_____ Ancient Egypt

_____ Stone Age

_____ Ancient Maya

_____ Romans in Britain

4. Which of these did the ancient Maya build? (Tick all that apply)

Pyramids

Castles

Temples

Motorways

✏️ Part 2: Maya Facts

5. Complete this sentence about the Maya:

The ancient Maya were skilled at building _____________ and creating a system of _____________.

6. Write one interesting fact you have learned about the ancient Maya:
7. Look at the timeline below. Draw an arrow pointing to where you think the Maya period belongs:

Stone Age ——— Ancient Egypt ——— Romans ——— Today

🎯 Part 3: Timeline Challenge

8. If you could ask an ancient Maya person one question, what would it be?
9. Extension: The Maya civilisation lasted for about _______ years. (Hint: Count from 2000 BC to 1500 AD)
10. Draw or describe one thing that shows the Maya were an advanced civilisation:

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