Any topic (writer’s choice)

First summarize the accomplishments of the Classic Mayan period.  Emphasis on Classic Period.

What did their civilization look like?  How did they build a complex civilization? What were their accomplishments?

Then summarize the reasons for the collapse of the Classic Mayan civilization.  What do you think were the most important reasons for the collapse and why?  Finally, what can we learn today from the collapse of the Maya?  Document your sources.  Do not depend exclusively on my links above.  Do not cite Wikipedia!  You may use any format for citations, etc. as long as you are consistent. 

4 to 6 pages, double spaced in a PDF document in the drop-box.  Feel free to write more!!  Bibliography does not count in the page total