Mission Summary: Conquest
Background
Essential Question
Visual Summary
What were some of the unique aspects of Mayan life?
Agents, a significant number of Fractures have been detected in the Mayan Epoch. Our records show that the Mayan people were the most peaceful and advanced of Latin America. They appear to have lived in perfect harmony with nature and put their hopes in the stars. We need you to determine if this is true or if the Fractures have changed history.
The Mayans
Conquest
Episode 2:
Mayan Achievements
Originally known as a peaceful and advanced society.
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Now, a violent, yet very advanced people in Central America.
Lived in the jungles of central America. Used slash and burn to clear space.
Buildings here
Then they built huge, perfectly shaped temples without any metal tools.
Brain
Snack
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Philosophical
Throwdown
Philosophical
Throwdown
Is it ever right to destroy the environment to make life better for people?
Yes No
Writing
Used syllables and sounds – not just pictures.
CAT
K + AT
Only Native Americans to have such advanced writing.
Calendar
They were very interested in space and time. They knew exactly when to plant crops and perform rituals.
Mayan Beauty
Flat foreheads were considered the number one sign of beauty.
How and Why
And just is case the flathead didn’t impress the ladies…
You could try crossing your eyes…
Other options:
Jam a piece of rock into your teeth.
Piercings and
tattoos!
Brain
Snack
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Draw It!
Draw a good-looking Mayan.