Huge and complex civilizations had developed in the Americas before European explorers arrived. In this series you will discover the three most complex Mesoamerica civilizations. What were these civilizations, what was life like for the people in them, and how did their empires fall?

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Identifying on a map locations of cultural hearths of early civilizations

SOC.8.2.2

SOC.3.1.2

Identify the early civilizations (e.g., Maya, Aztec, Inca/Inka) that developed into empires in Central and South America.

SOC.4.1.2.PO 4

SOC.4.2.2

SOC.5.1.2

SOC.5.2.2

SOC.7.1.2

SOC.7.2.2

SOC.8.1.2

Compare the influence of geographic locations on early civilizations

SOC.7.G.1.7.2

Investigate choices made by early civilizations that had long-range economic consequences

SOC.7.E.7.7.2

Describe the foundation and development of key historical topics. Topics to include but not limited to early civilizations, Greece, Rome, ancient China and ancient African civilizations, and the Medieval World incorporating the Crusades and Feudalism

SOC.7.H.2.c

early civilizations and the emergence of the pastoral peoples [4000 BCE - 1000 BCE];

SOC.K-4.2.B.2

SOC.5-8.2.B.2

SOC.9-12.2.B.2

Students will develop an understanding of ancient and medieval world history, and the continuing influence of major civilizations, including: Early civilizations and pastoral peoples (4,000-1,000 BC)

SOC.6-8.H.4.6-8b:2.b

SOC.H.4.6-8b.2

Analyze the characteristics of early civilizations.

SOC.6-9.WHC.1.6.3

SOC.6-9.6-9.WHC.1.6.3

Understand the significant features of Mayan civilization (e.g., locations, land forms, and climate of Mayan civilization and the effect on Mayan economies and trade; the structure of Mayan government; the development of agriculture).

SOC.8.16.8.66

Identify the importance of river valleys to the development of the early civilizations and describe how people in early civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China) shaped their environments during the agricultural revolution of 4000 B.C. -1000 A.D.

SOC.8.16.8.96

Understand environmental, social, political, and cultural factors that shaped the development of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley (e.g., religious traditions and how they shaped culture; urban development, social hierarchy, religion, and government; the significance of Hammurabi’s Code; the importance of river systems and physical settings in the development of early civilizations; cultural and scientific contributions including calendars and architecture; the role of social class and gender in Ancient civilizations).

SOC.11.16.11.51

Understand connections between the cultural achievements of early civilizations and the development of political and economic institutions.

SOC.9-12.4.5.b

SOC.6.F.E.1

SOC.6.F.Q.1

identifying the major characteristics of early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus valley;

SOC.5-8.H-1C-M3

Explain how geographical features influenced development of early civilizations (e.g., domestication, cultivation, specialization)

SOC.6.24

Locate and describe the major river systems and discuss the physical settings that supported permanent settlement and early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and the Indus valley

SOC.6.27

The Mayan civilization of the Classic period (c. 250–950 CE), cities such as Teotihuacán, Tikal, and Copán, pyramid building, long-distance trade between inland sites and sites near the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean

SOC.9-12.WHI.T3.2.h

Identify and analyze multiple causes and effects upon key events in world history (e.g. Fall of Roman Empire, Fall of Mayan Civilization, Unification of China, Boxer Rebellion)

SOC.6-8.SS 8.4.4.d (WLD)

Analyze the ways in which dominant cultures oppressed conquered peoples or minority groups within early civilizations as well as the responses of those groups to the oppression.

MC.SS.6-8.EWC.19

Assess the influence of cultural diffusion when diverse groups interact within and across early civilizations.

MC.SS.6-8.EWC.20

Describe the different political, civil, religious, and economic organization of early civilizations.

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Compare and contrast government structures, processes, and laws within and across early civilizations.

C.SS.6-8.EWC.25

Explain how global changes in population distribution patterns affect changes in land use in early civilizations, including but not limited to: rural vs. urban, major waterways, pandemics, and slavery.

G.SS.6-8.EWC.29

identify historical origins of democratic forms of government (e.g., early civilizations, Native American governments).

SOC.6.3-C.2

compare and contrast the trade patterns of early civilizations; and

SOC.6.4-C.1

compare and contrast the contributions of the civilizations of the western hemisphere (e.g., Aztecs, Mayas, Toltecs, mound builders) with the early civilizations of the eastern hemisphere (e.g., Sumerians, Babylonians, Hebrews, Egyptians) and their impact upon societies, to include: effect on world economies and trade

SOC.7.1-A.1.a

compare and contrast the contributions of the civilizations of the western hemisphere (e.g., Aztecs, Mayas, Toltecs, mound builders) with the early civilizations of the eastern hemisphere (e.g., Sumerians, Babylonians, Hebrews, Egyptians) and their impact upon societies, to include: roles of people, class structures, language

SOC.7.1-A.1.b

compare and contrast the contributions of the civilizations of the western hemisphere (e.g., Aztecs, Mayas, Toltecs, mound builders) with the early civilizations of the eastern hemisphere (e.g., Sumerians, Babylonians, Hebrews, Egyptians) and their impact upon societies, to include: religious traditions and forms of government; and

SOC.7.1-A.1.c

compare and contrast the contributions of the civilizations of the western hemisphere (e.g., Aztecs, Mayas, Toltecs, mound builders) with the early civilizations of the eastern hemisphere (e.g., Sumerians, Babylonians, Hebrews, Egyptians) and their impact upon societies, to include: cultural and scientific contributions (e.g., advances in astronomy, mathematics, agriculture, architecture, artistic and oral traditions, development of writing systems and calendars)

SOC.7.1-A.1.d

Students will compare and contrast the forces that led to the fall of the Han Dynasty, the Mayan civilization, and the Roman Empire.

SOC.9.3d.1

Describe the enduring impact of early civilizations in India, China, Egypt, Greece and Rome after 1000 B.C. including: The development of concepts of government and citizenship

SOC.7.1.B.2.a

Describe the enduring impact of early civilizations in India, China, Egypt, Greece and Rome after 1000 B.C. including: Scientific and cultural advancements

SOC.7.1.B.2.b

Describe the political and social characteristics of early civilizations and their enduring impact on later civilizations.

SOC.8.1.B

SOC.6-8.1.B

Early civilizations (India, Egypt, China and Mesopotamia) with unique governments, economic systems, social structures, religions, technologies and agricultural practices and products flourished as a result of favorable geographic characteristics. The cultural practices and products of these early civilizations can be used to help understand the Eastern Hemisphere today.

SOC.6.H.EC.2

Understand the major characteristics and historical influence of the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Indus River Valley, Egypt, the Americas, and Greece. Civilizations are cultures considered to have reached a high level of social and cultural development, specifically in regard to the development and use of written language, advances in the arts and sciences, government, etc Mesopotamia: monotheism, alphabet

SOC.6.4.8.1.a

Understand the major characteristics and historical influence of the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Indus River Valley, Egypt, the Americas, and Greece. Civilizations are cultures considered to have reached a high level of social and cultural development, specifically in regard to the development and use of written language, advances in the arts and sciences, government, etc China: inventions and technological innovations (writing, paper, bronze); political organization (dynastic hierarchy); religious beliefs

SOC.6.4.8.1.d

Interpret and draw conclusions from grade-level appropriate text features such as maps, charts, tables, and graphs, etc. (e.g., given a map of the world, draw a conclusion about why early civilizations thrived where they did).

READ.6.2.2.2.b

identify the characteristics of monarchies and theocracies as forms of government in early civilizations; and

SOC.9-12.WH.18.A

describe the human and physical characteristics of the same regions at different periods of time to evaluate relationships between past events and current conditions; and

SOC.9-12.1.2.A

The Mayan Civilization

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Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Determine relationships among mathematical achievements of ancient peoples, including the Sumerians, Babylonians, Egyptians, Mesopotamians, Chinese, Aztecs, and Incas.

MA.9-12.N.1.a

Discuss that Ancient Civilizations have changed from past to present.

SOC.3.4.4.PO 5

Analyze the impact of cultural and scientific contributions of ancient civilizations on later civilizations: Mesopotamia (i.e., laws of Hammurabi)

SOC.6.2.2.PO 6.a

Analyze the impact of cultural and scientific contributions of ancient civilizations on later civilizations: Central and South America (i.e., astronomy, agriculture)

SOC.6.2.2.PO 6.d

Identify various pre-Columbian societies (e.g., Incas, Aztecs, Taironas, Muiscas, Taínos, Mayas)

FL.9-12.CNN.6.SHNSI.1

Identify various pre-Columbian societies (e.g., Incas, Aztecs, Taironas, Muiscas, Tainos)

FL.9-12.CNN.7.SNSI.2

Identify differences in cultures in ancient North American civilizations, such as the buildings and clothing of Aztecs, Mayas, and Inuit.

SOC.5.SS.5.A.2.In.a

Recognize major civilizations of Mesoamerica and Andean South America, such as Maya, Aztec, and Inca.

SOC.9-12.SS.912.W.3.In.p

Recognize a major civilization of Mesoamerica and Andean South America.

SOC.9-12.SS.912.W.3.Su.p

Compare cultural aspects of ancient American civilizations (Aztecs/Mayas; Mound Builders/Anasazi/Inuit).

SS.5.A.2.1

Explain how major physical characteristics, natural resources, climate, and absolute and relative locations have influenced settlement, interactions, and the economies of ancient civilizations of the world.

SS.6.G.2.1

Use geographic tools and terms to analyze how famine, drought, and natural disasters plagued many ancient civilizations.

SS.6.G.5.3

Locate major civilizations of Mesoamerica and Andean South America.

SS.912.W.3.16

Describe the encounter and consequences of the conflict between the Spanish and the Aztecs and Incas and the roles of Cortes, Montezuma, Pizarro, and Atahualpa.

L.SS6H1.a

Compare the culture of the Americas; include government, economy, religion, and the arts of the Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas.

SOC.9-12.SSWH8.b

Describe the economic systems and trade patterns of North America, South America and Mesoamerica before the encounter with the Europeans.

SOC.6-8.16.C.3b W

Summarize the rise, decline, and cultural achievements of ancient civilizations in Europe and Mesoamerica.

SOC.6.6.1.1

Describe and compare the beliefs, the spread and the influence of religions throughout Europe and Mesoamerica.

SOC.6.6.1.2

Identify trade routes and discuss their impact on the rise of cultural centers and trade cities in Europe and Mesoamerica.

SOC.6.6.1.6

Use maps, timelines and/or other graphic representations to identify and describe the location, distribution and main events in the development of culture hearths in Asia, Mesoamerica and North Africa.

SOC.9-12.GHW.1.1

Formulate historical questions and use a variety of information resources to find, summarize and evaluate historical data on the people, places, events and developments that have played a part in the history of Africa, Asia and the Southwest Pacific.

SOC.7.7.1.24

Describe the cultural achievements, governing systems, religious beliefs, influences and interactions of different ancient civilizations in Europe, Mesoamerica and the Eastern Roman Empire.

SOC.6.1.1

SOC.6.F.PI.1

SOC.6.F.E.2

How did the Aztecs address the geographic challenges of building Tenochtitlan?

SOC.6.F.Q.5

SOC.9-12.B.PR.4

Describe the Spanish conquests in the Americas including the impact on the Aztecs, Incas, and other indigenous peoples

SOC.5.32

Describe the economic interdependence among various ancient civilizations

SOC.6.7

Explain how ancient civilizations established and maintained political boundaries

SOC.6.8

Explain how different physical environments affected human activity in ancient civilizations

SOC.6.9

Describe the Spanish conquests in the Americas, including the impact on the Aztecs, Incas, and other indigenous peoples

SOC.5.5.2.3

Explain why common people did not have a voice in ancient civilizations

SOC.6.1.B.2.b

Use maps to compare geographic locations of civilizations from world history to: Mesoamerican, such as the Incas, Mayans and Aztecs

SOC.6.3.A.1.a.6

Describe and trace the development of political and social structures of the Incas, Mayans and Aztecs

SOC.6.5.A.2.a

Construct a timeline of main events on the origin and development of early and classic ancient civilizations of the Western Hemisphere (Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Incan).

SOC.6.6 - W3.1.5

Students will analyze the relationship between agriculture and the development of complex societies in Mesoamerica.

SOC.4-8.III.B.1.3

Students will use political and thematic maps to locate major physical and cultural regions of the world and ancient civilizations studied.

SOC.4-8.V.B.1.1

Students will analyze patterns of long distance trade centered in Mesoamerica.

SOC.9-12.III.E.5.2

Describe complex urban societies that existed in Mesoamerica and North America before 1500.

SOC.5.5.4.4.15.1

Describe the interactions and negotiations between Americans (Mayans, Aztecs, Incas) and European explorers, as well as the consequences.

SOC.9-12.9.4.3.10.4

Analyze scientific, technological, intellectual, and artistic advancements to determine the legacy of the ancient civilizations.

SOC.KCU.6-8.WH.5.PC.2.D

Analyze the impact of people, events, ideas, and symbols, including various cultures and ethnic groups, on history throughout the world by era (e.g., Early Societies and Civilizations: culture prior to urbanization, Chavin, Toltecs, River Valley Civilizations and the development of agriculture, Songhai, Mali, Mesoamerica, Gupta Empire; Ancient and Classical Empires and Major Religions: Chinese and Japanese Dynasties, Greco-Roman Empires, Incas, Mayas, Aztecs, Hinduism, Taoism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam; Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter: Silk Road) (World Studies might also include: Ancient Civilizations of the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa)

SOC.6-8.SS 8.4.2.a (WLD)

Describe the factors that shape identity - including institutions, religion, language, social class, geography, culture, and society in ancient civilizations.

H.SS.6-8.EWC.14

Analyze the intellectual, cultural, religious, and artistic contributions of ancient civilizations to our modern world of racially and ethnically diverse people.

MC.SS.6-8.EWC.22

Assess the economies of ancient civilizations based on trade, resources, labor, monetary systems, and other factors.

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Explain how trade impacted economic growth, labor markets, rights of citizens, the environment, resources, and income distribution in different ancient civilizations.

E.SS.6-8.EWC.32

Identify the characteristics of various political systems of ancient civilizations.

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Explain the influence of ancient civilizations of the roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizens.

SOC.6-8.C13.[6-8].5

Rise of agrarian civilizations in Mesoamerica—Mayan (200 BC - 900 AD) Human and physical geography

SOC.9-12.1.C.5.a

Students will locate the complex societies and civilizations of the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas on a map, and students will determine when these societies and civilizations occurred.

SOC.5.2a.1

Students will investigate the characteristics of the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas, noting similarities and differences.

SOC.5.2a.2

Students will compare how the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas adapted to and modified their environment to meet the needs of the people, examining the clothing, farming, shelter, and transportation systems for each.

SOC.5.2b.1

Students will locate the extent of the Songhai and East African states in Africa and the Aztec and Incan empires in the Americas using an Atlantic Ocean-centered map. Students will examine the adaptations made to the environment by the Aztecs and Incas.