Maya Civilization and Achievements

The video tutorial guides students through writing a guided essay on the remarkable achievements of the Maya civilization. It begins with setting up the paper and drawing a tree branch diagram to organize thoughts. Students gather background information, formulate a thesis and road map, and develop body paragraphs with evidence on trade, number systems, and calendars. The tutorial concludes with instructions on writing the conclusion, focusing on the Maya's architectural achievements.

What is the purpose of the tree branch diagram in the guided essay?

• To organize thoughts on Maya achievements

• To illustrate the Maya's trade routes

• To depict the Maya's calendar system

• To show the Maya's architectural designs

What is a 'grabber' in the context of writing an essay?

• A tool to organize ideas

• An attention-getting statement

• A type of Maya architecture

• A historical fact

Which period is considered the classic period of the Maya civilization?

• 250 CE to 900 CE

• 1000 BCE to 500 BCE

• 500 BCE to 250 CE

• 900 CE to 1500 CE

What are the criteria for judging the Maya's achievements?

• Scale, genius, effort, and significance

• Beauty, complexity, age, and size

• Location, influence, duration, and impact

• Innovation, creativity, durability, and utility

Which of the following is NOT one of the Maya's achievements mentioned in the essay?

• Military conquests

• Calendar

• Number system

• Trade network

What is the base of the Maya number system?

• Base 60

• Base 20

• Base 12

• Base 10

Which document is used to find evidence for the Maya's trade network?

• Document B

• Document A

• Document C

• Document D

What is the significance of the Maya calendar system?

• It was a form of entertainment

• It was used for trade purposes

• It included a ritual and solar calendar

• It was based on a 500-day year

Which document provides information on the Maya's building systems?

• Document A

• Document D

• Document B

• Document C

What is considered the most remarkable achievement of the Maya according to the essay?

• Trade network

• Calendar

• Building systems

• Number system