The Collapse of the Mayan Civilization

2. The stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced.
4. A region or group of countries.
7. The belief in and worship of a superhuman power or powers, especially a God or gods
10. An act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to God or to a divine or supernatural figure.
11. A building for religious worship, especially in religions other than Christianity.
12. The civilization that developed in meso-america.
14. Broadly refers to the shared beliefs, values, behaviors, and practices of a group of people, encompassing language, customs, traditions, and more.
15. A social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader.

1. An instance or fact of someone or something ceasing to be visible
3. A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
4. Engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict
5. Of a structure) falls down or in; give way.
6. Take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons.
8. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
9. A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
13. The action of buying and selling goods and services