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DOK Levels: Who Were The Mayans?

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Webb’s “Depth of Knowledge” Levels
Homework #22:

DOK Level 1 – Question: Who were the Mayans?
The Mayans were the indigenous people of Mexico and most of Central America who have developed one of the most sophisticated pre-Columbian civilizations. They inhabited numerous territories including some parts of modern-day southern Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, western Honduras and western El Salvador. The initial settlement of these indigenous individuals dates back all the way to 1800 B.C.
DOK Level 2 – Question: Summarize the general view of the Mayans.
For many years, historians originally had thought that the Mayans were of a peaceful atmosphere rarely ever involved in war. Although the Mayan culture was blessed with beauty and intelligence, it was spoiled with plenty of violent acts. As they started to explore through more Mayan cities, historians began to uncover evidence that proves that Mayans actually occasionally indulge in wars. There were numerous factors leading to the numerous conflicts involving the Mayans. During the Late Classical era, which occurred from 600 A.D. to 900 A.D., the Mayans were hit with many catastrophic misfortunes which included soil …show more content…

One of the Mayan civilization’s accomplishments was their technological innovations and creations. They made a variety of inventions including several paint shades and rubber. The creator of rubber is supposed to be Charles Goodyear, yet it turns out the Mayans had created rubber long before Charles did. The rubber was made using the natural latex mixed with a sap-like fluid called morning glory vines. The Mayan civilization’s second accomplishment was their water pressure technology. The engineers of the civilization built watercourse structure that controlled the flowing of streams, changing the path of the water to prevent wearing and monitoring the water for the people living in the

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