The Maya by Brian Tsang

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  1. 1. Period - The golden age of the Maya civilization running from 250 AD to 900 AD.
  2. 6. - A sinkhole or pit filled with water, cenotes were sources of water for the Maya and were also used as places of sacrifice.
  3. 7. - A large monument with four sides that tapers at the top. The Maya build step pyramids with flat tops. At the top they built a temple to their gods.
  4. 9. - A lesser lord, usually ruling over a small town.
  5. 10. Itza - The most powerful city-state during the start of the Post-classic period, Chichen Itza is a very popular tourist attraction today.
  6. 12. - The main god of the Maya, Itzamna was the god of fire who created the Earth.
  7. 13. - An independent government where a large city rules the surrounding area.
  8. 16. - A hard rock that was used to make sharp edges and tools.
  9. 19. - An architectural element often found over doorways in Maya architecture.
  10. 22. - The period of Maya history running from the end of the Classic Period in 900 AD to the end of the Maya civilization in 1500 AD.
  11. 26. - A traditional garment worn by Maya women.
  12. 27. - Seeds that the Maya used to make chocolate.
  13. 28. - The Maya solar calendar that was used to measure time and had 365 days.
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  1. 2. - A tall monumental sculpture made from stone with relief carvings made by the Maya.
  2. 3. - The serpent god of the Maya. One of the primary gods, especially to the Itza peoples of Chichen Itza.
  3. 4. - Word representing a day in the Maya calendar.
  4. 5. - The period of Maya history running from the start of the Maya civilization around 2000 BC to the start of the Classic Period in 250 AD.
  5. 6. Mool - A type of statue of a human figure in a reclining position usually holding a tray over the stomach.
  6. 8. Peninsula - An area in southeastern Mexico where some of the Maya civilization Works
  7. 11. - A high ranking military leader in the Maya army.
  8. 14. - The Maya religious calendar used to track religious days and ceremonies. It had 260 days.
  9. 15. - One of the most powerful city-states during the Classic Period.
  10. 17. - Word for a month in the Maya calendar. It was 20 days long.
  11. 18. - A type of jungle bird with feathers that the Maya used in their feathered clothing and headdresses.
  12. 20. Vuh - A book or codex that described Maya religion and mythology.
  13. 21. - A symbol used in writing.
  14. 23. - A type of book written by the Maya that was created by one long sheet of paper that was then folded like an accordion.
  15. 24. - The main king or lord of a Maya city-state.
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  17. 28. Twins - A major story in Maya mythology, the Hero Twins were said to be the ancestors of the Maya rulers.