Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 4–6
Maya, Aztec, and Inca Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 4-6 on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations of the Americas. Students name the civilization for each clue and answer short-response questions about their locations and achievements. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 4–6
Skill Focus
Maya, Aztec, and Inca, world history
Lesson Length
20 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Long before Europeans arrived, three remarkable civilizations rose in the Americas. The Maya of Central America built pyramids and tracked the stars; the Aztec built the island city of Tenochtitlan in central Mexico; and the Inca ruled a mountain empire in the Andes, linked by stone roads and famous for Machu Picchu. This worksheet helps students keep the three straight by their homelands and achievements.
Section A gives students 8 clues and asks them to write Maya, Aztec, or Inca for each. Section B moves to four short-response questions: locate each civilization, name something the Inca built or did, describe Tenochtitlan, and explain why these civilizations are worth remembering.
The reference box on page 1 introduces all three civilizations and their achievements. Section A is on page 1, Section B short responses are on page 2, and page 3 is a complete answer key with the civilization for each clue and sample answers for Section B.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and locate Central America, central Mexico, and the Andes on a map with students.
Work Section A independently; have students anchor each civilization to its homeland.
Move to Section B and discuss what made each civilization remarkable.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check or aide spot-check.
Pair with the Ancient Civilizations Worksheet or Famous Explorers Worksheet for more world history.
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Maya, Aztec, and Inca Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 4-6 on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations of the Americas. Students name the civilization for each clue and answer short-response questions about their locations and achievements. A complete answer key is included.
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