Throughout this unit, we have studied three ancient civilizations that have left behind a great legacy. After looking at the artifacts, building structures, beliefs, and diets, we have learned so much about these amazing civilizations. Now, it's your turn to try your hand at creating an ancient Mesoamerican civilization! Use the lessons, readings, and most importantly, your imagination to create a world of your own.
First, you will have to pick a place to build your empire. Will it be in Peru, Mexico, or some other region in the Americas? After you have chosen a place, you will need to create a map that shows where everything is in your empire. Some things you can include in your empire are:
- roads
- houses
- shrines
- pyramids
- forests
- islands
- lakes
- shops
- schools
Draw a map and describe what life is like in your ancient civilization. Some questions to think about are:
- What is the weather like?
- How many people live there?
- What kinds of animals live there?
- What kinds of jobs do people have?
- How are the people ruled? Is there only one King or Queen?
Use the 'Map' document to write down your ideas.
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