Mayan Civilization

3. A type of statue representing a human figure
9. A pictograph or hieroglyph
11. The most powerful city-state
14. The area extending approximately from central Mexico to Honduras and Nicaragua in which diverse pre-Columbian civilizations flourished
17. A place or building equipped and used for making observations of astronomical, meteorological, or other natural phenomena, especially a place equipped with a powerful telescope for observing the planets and stars
18. Clothes worn by women
19. A part of something
20. A type of jungle bird with feathers that the Maya used in their clothing and feather headdresses
21. God of fire
23. The belief in many gods
25. Land that is low or level, in comparison with the adjacent (near by) country
27. Serpent god
28. A region in southeastern Mexico where part of the Mayan civilization developed
29. The time when Mayan civilization was isolated villages and cities
30. The most flourishing period in the history of the Mayan Civilization
31. To fall or cave in; crumble suddenly

1. A period of dry weather, especially a long one that hurts crops
2. Military leader
4. A class of people below the middle class, having the lowest social rank or standing due to low income, lack of skills or education
5. A deep natural well or sinkhole, especially in Central America
6. The practice or technique of puncturing a body part so that jewelry can be inserted
7. A king who constructed a temple to show his achievements
8. Sovereign over the territory
10. A book or codex that described Mayan religion and mythology
12. 365 day Mayan calendar
13. Collection of ancient manuscripts
15. The pattern of relationships, as of status, existing among the members of a group or society
16. A city and its surrounding lands ruled by a single leader
22. The Mayan religious calendar made it possible to follow the days and the religious ceremonies. It counted 260 days
23. The fall of Mayan civilization; Spanish colonization
24. Major story of Mayan mythology
26. The King