1. Do Now: -Examine the map on the handout -Answer questions 1 – 3 from DBQ #1

2. GeographyMajor Contributions - The Mayan civilization was located in today’s Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula. - Most of their land was flat & tropical, allowing for excellent farming. -Large pyramid-type buildings were constructed as temples to worship the Sun God. Human sacrifices were often conducted atop these temples. -Mayas developed a 364-day calendar based upon the movements of the Sun. - A system of picture writing developed similar to Egyptian hieroglyphics.

3. Examine the pictures from DBQ # 2 & 3, answer the questions that follow

4. Examine the timeline of the Americas, answer questions 1 – 5.

5. If you could ask a Maya one question, what would it be?