Unit+5+Into+the+Unknown+Understanding+ideas课件+2022-2023学年高中英语外研版选择性必修第四册.pptx

The Mysteries of THE MAYA To read and learn about the splendid achievements of the Maya civilization.To grasp the structure and context of the text. To arouse the interest in exploring mysterious cultures. Watch the video about the Maya and share what you know about the mysterious culture. The Maya is a Mesoamerican (中美洲) civilisation, famous for the only known fully developed written language of the pre-Columbian Americas, as well as for its art, architecture, and maths and astronomical systems. Originally established during the Pre-Classic period (2000 BCE to 250 AD), many Maya cities reached their highest state of development until the arrival of the Spanish. The Maya civilisation expanded throughout the present-day southern Mexican states and the northern Central American region, including the present-day nations of Guatemala, Belize, and Western Honduras. Look at the pictures and answer the questions. Do further research if necessary.Ancient GreeceAncient BabylonAncient Egypt 1. What do you know about these ancient civilisations?Ancient Greeks lived over 3,000 years ago. Their civilisations followed a Dark Age in Greece, which is thought to have ended in 800 BCE. For the most part, Ancient Greece was divided into several small city-states, each with their own laws, customs, and rulers. However, in the 300s BCE, these small city-states were forced to unite under one ruler: Alexander the Great. He was the founder of the Ancient Greek Empire, which stretched into Europe, Egypt, and South-West Asia. Ancient Babylon is one of the most powerful and important cities of ancient Mesopotamia. The ancient civilisation of Babylon is regarded as the earliest cradle of civilisation by historians. It was the capital city of 10 Mesopotamian dynasties and was conquered by a host of invaders who were probably drawn to this splendid city for its fertile land, rich culture, inventive people and architectural marvels like the Hanging Gardens. The ancient Babylonian Civilisation is