Maya Crossword

4. The primary crop grown by the Maya, also known as corn.
9. A farming technique used by the Maya that involved cutting and burning vegetation to clear land.
10. A famous Maya city located on the Yucatán Peninsula, home to the Temple of Kukulkan.
14. Ancient Maya city located in present-day Guatemala, known for its towering pyramids.
15. The 260-day sacred calendar used by the Maya for religious and ceremonial purposes.
16. A powerful animal often depicted in Maya religion and mythology.
17. A Central American country that was part of the Maya civilization.

1. An early Mesoamerican civilization that influenced the Maya, known for colossal stone heads.
2. A historical region that includes parts of present-day Mexico and Central America, where the Maya civilization thrived.
3. The writing system used by the Maya, consisting of symbols and pictures.
5. Country in Central America where the ancient city of Tikal is located.
6. Flat steps built into hillsides to create more farmland in mountainous regions.
7. A Maya ball game where players used their hips, elbows, and knees to score goals.
8. A belief system that includes worshiping many gods, practiced by the Maya.
11. Another modern country that was once home to the Maya.
12. A modern-day country that was once part of the Maya civilization.
13. A region in present-day Mexico where many Maya cities were located.