World History : Mr. McGarry ; Americas Unit Olmec Civilization Internet & Textbook Activity Directions: 1. Read pages 372-377 in the textbook (you should have already done this on Tuesday night). 2. Then read the article on this website: http://www historyforkids.org/learn/southamerica/before1500/ history/olmec.htm 3. Based on your readings and newfound familiarity with the climate and geography of Mesoamerica, write a one page essay on what might have happened to the Olmec Civilization when it virtually vanished in the year 400 BCE.World History Me. MeSarry Mystery of the Maya Movie Viewing Guide Directions: Watch the documentary, Mystery of the Maya, on Youtube. There are 3 parts: Part 1: hit / yout be/GBqiXO-MOos Part 2: Part 3: Now please answer the following questions: 1. Where did the Mayan Civilization arise? 2. Where did the Maya establish villages? 3. What cultural achievements did the Maya achieve during the Classical period of their civilization? 4, What advances did the Mayans achieve in record keeping? 5. What were some notable features of Mayan cities? 6. Why do you think the Maya abandoned their cities? 7. What was the northernmost Mayan center? 8. How was the development of the Mayan society similar to that of the Olmec society?World History Mr. MeGany Americas unit ‘Textbook reading activity Directions: Read pages 408 through 415 and answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. How did the Inca adapt their way of life to the mountainous terrain of their homeland? 2. How important was the extensive road network to the success of the Incan empire? 3. How did Incan society develop? 4. What caused the fall of the Incan Empire? a What advances did the Inca make in science, technology, and the arts? 6. What was the cultural legacy of the Inca?