"Ruta Maya"

Video #1

Assignment:

  1. Read the questions before you watch the video so you find the answers during the course of the video.

  2. Pay special attention to the Chichen-Itza site, since you will actually be walking where the ancients walked (the well, the great pyramid, temple of the warriors, observatory & ball court). Also, focus on Tulum, since we'll be there also. You might wish to view this footage more than once.

  3. When you finish the video, answer the questions and turn them in to me. You are strongly encouraged not to share your answers with on another since this will undermine the learning experience and lessen your appreciation of on-site visits.

  4. Do all written work on paper other than the question sheet.

"Ruta Maya" Video #1 Questions

  1. How old is the Mayan civilization estimated to be?

  2. How many people today are estimated to be of Mayan descent?

  3. By what name are people referred to have a mixture of Spanish and Indian blood?

  4. What does the term "Chichen-Itza" supposedly mean?

  5. What does the word "Tulum" mean"?

  6. Where did the Mayan people often bury their dead?

  7. What unusual ritual did the Mayan people offer as a sacrifice to the dead?

  8. What is a "stella"?

  9. Why do the Mayan people often find it easy to relate to Christianity?

  10. What is the official language of Belize? Why is this the case?

  11. What is the capital of Belize?

  12. What geographic feature makes Belize somewhat unique?

  13. Which European religious group (Swiss/German) is found in Belize and Guatemala?

  14. How long does it take to make a hammock?

  15. What is the name of the most famous Mayan archeological site in Guatemala?

  16. Why must you be careful when visiting this part of the world?

After you have answered the questions, provide a written critique of the video. Tell why you liked it or not-and be specific as to why. What were the film's strengths or weaknesses. What was especially interesting to you?

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