The Maya - Unit Assessment

The Year 5 history assessment on the ancient Maya civilisation offers a comprehensive review of students' knowledge regarding this intriguing culture. The quiz begins with multiple-choice questions that ask when the Maya were considered a great civilisation, with options ranging from 200 to 5000 years ago. Students must also identify what the ancient Maya are known for, such as astrology and education, and which modern-day country is associated with them, with choices including the USA, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina.

Further questions delve into the tangible contributions of the Maya, such as the enduring structures they built and the games they played, including the option to identify pyramids and the game Pok-ta-Pok. Students are also quizzed on the location of a famous Mayan pyramid, with Chichen Itza being one of the options. In addition to these factual questions, there are items that explore cultural aspects such as Mayan rituals and their association with chocolate. The assessment even touches on the phenomena observed at Chichen Itza during the summer solstice. Moreover, the students are encouraged to demonstrate their disciplinary knowledge by providing plausible reasons for the construction of Mayan pyramids and evidence that the Maya played the game 'Pok-ta-Pok'.