Maya civilization the maya civilization existed from 400 bc to about 900 ce ad. Gods were very important to the aztecs because they represented things like the sun and rain, which is what made the crops grow. Many of the inca crops are now important worldwide. Rainforest civilization the vanishing civilization do you like mysteries. The following quiz and worksheet combo will display your knowledge of the inca and francisco pizarro. It is a fun way to keep kids engaged during the video. As you read, highlightunderline important details in each section that relate to that sections title. These are readytouse ancient inca worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the inca empire, also known as the inka empire or incan empire, which was the largest empire in precolumbian. Read the summary to reveal how the inca ruled a vast empire in the andes mountains.
The greatest mystery of the inca empire was its strange. The indus valley worksheet ancient india packet ancient india geography and history activity. The inca developed a widespread empire in the andes mountains linked by a network of roads. As part of their religion, aztecs were fierce warriors. Before the 15th century the andean region was populated by many different tribes of people. Mayan, incan, and aztec civilizations incan roads and bridges incan roads and bridges the incas built one of the ancient worlds best transportation systems.
During battle they would capture natives from other tribes. Mayan, incan, and aztec civilizations incan roads and bridges. Sapa inca, terrace farming, machu picchu, cuzco, children of the sun, and quipu. The aztecs built an empire through warfare and trade and created an impressive capital city in mesoamerica.
Tenochtitlan tikal, chichen itza, copan, palenque, mayapan cuzco. The landscape and climate vary greatly across this enormous stretch of land. World civilizations and cultures the indus valley the harappan or indus civilization the fertility of the indus valley lured farmers to the rivers banks in about 2500 b. Maya, aztec and inca newsletter 6th grade social studies. What are some interesting facts you learned regarding the inca in your homework reading last night. Sample pages from incas, mayas, aztecs social studies school. World history unit 5, the civilizations of america. Chapter 15 the aztec and inca empires norco intermediate school. Incas, mayas, aztecs social studies school service. Cultures and civilizations worksheets theworksheets. The greatest mystery of the inca empire was its strange economy.
Mayans the maya civilization was a mesoamerican civilization developed by the maya peoples, and noted for its hieroglyphic scriptthe only known fully developed writing system of the precolumbian americasas well as for its art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system. History and geography maya, aztec, and inca civilizations. For nearly 300 years, the inca tribe slowly expanded their kingdom along the andes mountains. Early american civilizations maya, aztec, and inca. Unit 2 early american civilizations maya, aztec, and inca. The ancient greeks worksheet daily life in ancient greece sparta and athens. The swift rise of the great, but shortlived inca civilization. The two historical genres that contributed most to sixteenth and seventeenthcentury spanish narratives about the incas were an official account of inca dynastic. Civilization, geography, religion, location, and advances are explored. The inca the inca civilization began high in the andes mountains of presentday peru. Early american civilizations maya, aztec, and inca reader. On the map provided, you will identify where the incan, maya, and aztec empires were located.
Inca civilization brainpop video quiz inca activity aztec civilization brainpop. The incas created an empire with a strong central government. For those of you who identified the people in the painting as the inca, what evidence in the image helped you figure this out. Ancient civilizationsis a book of reproducible worksheets for upper. It grew to include parts of ecuador, bolivia, chile, and argentina. They were ancient but there still remains an influence from them to this day. Maya, aztec, and inca civilizations core knowledge foundation. Maize, money and mortality are some of the mysterious topics we look at when learning about the incas, mayans and aztecs. My worksheets make good homework assignments or handout work.
Rivers found in the china river valley civilization a. Central america, mexico central america south america, along the andes time periods. Central america, ancient civilizations, mexico, native americans, peru. The mayas used a shell to equal 0, a dot to equal one, and a bar to equal 5. A lost society teachingenglish british council bbc. Video quizzes on each civilization, note taking in pearson books, scavenger hunts with discover kids magazines. Aztec, maya, and incan webquest goals of the webquest during this webquest, you will complete the following tasks. Aztec, inca, and maya 5th grade trinity university. Some of the worksheets for this concept are incas mayas aztecs, history geography civics arts maya aztec and inca, aztec maya olmec and incas, nc civic education consortium, machu picchu unveiling the mystery of the incas, the inca a lost society, the incas, inca culture. The incas built a large empire between the andes mountains and the pacific coast. Cortes and the spanish kill the king, the empire ended abandoned cities, disappeared civil war and spanish invasion contributions. You will be glad to know that right now aztec mayan inca webquest answer key pdf is available on our online library.
They started out at a tiny spot called cuzco or cusco. Permission is granted to reproduce individual worksheets for classroom use only. The incan empire began in 1438, and the ruler pachacuti rebuilt cuzco as the empires. You can find the episodes on amazonthis worksheet is editable so you can change it as you please to fit your classroom. Find inca civilization lesson plans and teaching resources. The people who lived along the indus river developed one of the worlds first great urban civilizations. Civilization in south america developed along the western coast. Aztec, inca, and maya 5th grade trinity university canyon ridge elementary school san antonio, tex.
The empire expanded rapidly under three inca emperors. Rich in foodstuffs, textiles, gold, and coca, the inca were masters of city building but nevertheless had no money. Sep 3, 2012 incas lesson plans, worksheets, printables. Each civilization is presented as a standalone unit. Corn, calendar, architecture calendar, corn, writing, math, architecture medicine, irrigation, terraces people will judge you on what you will build, not what you can destroy barak obama. In reading inca history,catherine julien finds that the incas did indeed create detectable life histories. As students receive their names assign them an area of the classroom. Some of the worksheets for this concept are maya and inca unit supplement grades 5 6 reading, machu picchu unveiling the mystery of the incas, nc civic education consortium, incas mayas aztecs, history geography civics arts maya aztec and inca, unit 2 early american civilizations maya aztec and inca. The two historical genres that contributed most to sixteenth and seventeenthcentury spanish narratives about the incas were an official account of inca dynastic genealogy and a series of life histories of inca rulers. Both the aztec and the inca empires were conquered by spanish.
These numbers will vary depending on the class size. At the heart of the aztec civilization were nature and natural forces. The topic of history and heritage could be inherently problematic for some. The inca a lost society student worksheet lesson plan the topic of history and heritage could be inherently problematic for some learners, and the tribal element of this plan, and the atrocities involved with downfall of the inca tribe, may be distressing for those. On the map provided, you will identify where the incan, maya, olmec, and aztec empires were located. You will also answer the questions pertaining to the religion, science and culture of each civilization. Early states there faced floods, earthquakes and heavy rain. The inca people originated in the cuzco valley of what is modernday peru in about ad, and gradually conquered neighboring tribes. Mesoamerica is a cultural area that covers central and southern mexico as.
Displaying top 8 worksheets found for inca reading comprehension. History geography civics arts maya, aztec, and inca. Includes a short piece of verse, a fact sheet, a 10 question shortanswer worksheet, and a puzzle. This is a reading lesson based on a text about inca society. The plans and worksheets are downloadable and in pdf format. In the fifteenth century, the incas built a state high in the mountains. Click on popout icon or print icon to worksheet to print or download. Aztec, maya, olmec, and incas goals of the activity during this activity, you will complete the following tasks.
Ancient civilizations and cultures cdrom cd405005 mark twain media, inc. Like other ancient civilizations we have previously studied, the maya, aztec and inca were polytheistic believing in many gods. Preincan civilization began to develop in what is now peru. Included in the zip file are pdf and editable ppt version of. Unit 2 early american civilizations maya, aztec, and inca reader grade 5. Under the military leadership of pachacuti and his son topa inca, who were inca emperors between 1438 and 1493, the inca state expanded into a great empire. More than a thousand years ago, a great civilization of american indian peoples built cities across mesoamericaan area today that is. The inca empire webquest uses a great website that allows students to get a better understanding of the daily life, wealth, and power of the inca empire. Deserts and warm valleys lie beneath frigid snowcapped peaks. Students should be able to locate mexico, central america, south america, and the major countries, rivers, and mountain chain in south america on maps and globes. Worksheets for a history lesson on the inca civilization of peru. Incas lesson plans, worksheets, printables inca empire. Annotation recommended annotation visible only to you.
Worksheets are history geography civics arts maya aztec and inca, incas mayas aztecs, aztec maya olmec and incas, aztec mayan and incan webquest, the incas, mayan and mythology, aztec mayan inca webquest answer key pdf, the ancient maya aztec and inca civilizations. Probably the largest nation in the world at that time, the inca empire was sud denly conquered by a small band of spanish soldiers in 1532. In this inca civilization worksheet, students find the correct answer to the ten fill in the blank questions about the inca civilization. Sep 03, 2012 sep 3, 2012 incas lesson plans, worksheets, printables. Inca notes the incas created an empire with a strong central government in south america. The inca a lost society student worksheet lesson plan the topic of history and heritage could be inherently problematic for some learners, and the tribal element of this plan, and the atrocities involved with downfall of the inca tribe, may be distressing for those who have experienced such events in their own lives. There were three major indigenous groups that created great civilizations in the new world.
The inca empire began as a small tribe in the andes, but it later stretched from modern ecuador to central chile. In this inca civilization worksheet, students find the correct answer to the ten fill in. This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about ancient inca across 20indepth pages. Origins of the inca civilization background information on the civilizations before the incas. Citystate rivals packet athens brainpop video quiz persia attacks the greeks notes greece and persia packet the age of pericles notes the classical period glory, war, and decline packet the ancient greeks worksheet 2 greek civilization greek civilization packet. Aztec mayan inca webquest answer key pdf aztec mayan inca webquest answer key pdf are you looking for ebook aztec mayan inca webquest answer key pdf. Clip art and elements found in this pdf are ed and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. This unit explores the rise and fall of the incan empire. In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, the inca empire was the largest south america had ever known. The inca empire developed between 1400 and 1500 ad in an area which is now peru. You will be tested on where the inca originated and their rulers.
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