Unravel the Maya Trading Network: Unveiling Connections & Cultural Exchange

Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant trade routes of the Maya!

This engaging reading comprehension worksheet delves into the bustling marketplaces, diverse goods, and fascinating cultural exchange that shaped the Maya civilization. Through captivating text, thought-provoking questions, and a primary source analysis, students will explore the impact of trade on society, art, and religion.

What's Inside:

• Immersive reading passage: Transports students to bustling Maya marketplaces, detailing traded goods, exchange methods, and far-reaching connections.
• Diverse question types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking skills.
• Primary source analysis: Decipher an excerpt from a stela, strengthening historical understanding and source evaluation skills.
• Comprehensive answer key: Save time and ensure accuracy with a detailed answer key for all questions.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the diverse goods traded by the Maya and their societal significance.
• Understand the different forms of exchange used by the Maya, including barter, shell money, and cacao beans.
• Explore the impact of trade on cultural exchange, artistic styles, and religious beliefs.
• Appreciate the interconnectedness of the Maya civilization with neighboring cultures in Mesoamerica.
• Develop critical reading, comprehension, and analytical thinking skills.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.4.1, RI.5.1, RI.6.1: Read closely and determine what the text says explicitly and implicitly.
• RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• RI.4.3, RI.5.3, RI.6.3: Analyze how and why authors use evidence to support their claims.
• RI.4.7, RI.5.7, RI.6.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information.
• WHST.4.2, WHST.5.2, WHST.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information.