Share Time Zones 4 Unit 7 Reading Maya Mysteries
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What is the main topic of the text?
The mysterious disappearance of the ancient Maya civilization
What was the peak period of the Maya civilization?
650 years
What is the current state of many Maya cities?
They are covered by trees and plants and are now ruins
What is the purpose of the author's journey to Central America?
To understand what happened to the Maya civilization
What are some of the possible reasons for the Maya's disappearance according to archeologists?
Disaster, disease, drought, war, and social unrest
Specific Detail Questions
Where are the Maya cities located?
In the rain forests of Central America
How long ago were the Maya cities abandoned?
About a thousand years ago
What is the name of one of the greatest Maya cities?
Tikal
How many major buildings did Tikal have?
About 3,000
What is the name of the city that was attacked by invaders?
Cancuén
What did the invaders do to the city leaders?
They killed them and threw their bodies into a pool
What might have caused drought in Tikal?
Lack of rain
What did the Maya believe about their leaders?
That they were gods
What happened to the Maya in Cancuén after the invasion?
They escaped into the rain forest
What did the Maya in Tikal likely experience in their city's last days?
Hunger, tiredness, and fear
