Maya Technology Adoption
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Objective
I can explain the factors that led the Maya to adopt certain technologies while rejecting others, connecting this to their society and culture.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
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Describe two specific technologies or advancements the Maya developed, as mentioned in the video.
The video mentions that cocoa beans were used as a form of money. What does this suggest about the value the Maya placed on cocoa?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The Maya developed a complex calendar system based on advanced astronomy and mathematics. Explain how their societal needs, available resources, and cultural values might have led them to adopt and prioritize this technology, while potentially foregoing other technological advancements. The Maya developed a system of hieroglyphic writing. Considering the materials available to them (stone, bark paper), their social structure, and their need to record history and knowledge, explain why they might have adopted this complex writing system and how it reflects their culture. The video mentions the Maya used cocoa beans as a form of money. What does this suggest about the Maya's values, the resources available to them, and how their society was organized, leading to the adoption of cocoa beans as a medium of exchange?”
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