Mayan Crossword Puzzle

4. the shape of "0" in Maya's numeral system.
5. A type of book written by the Maya that was created by one long sheet of paper that was then folded like an accordion.
8. The period of Maya history running from the start of the Maya civilization around 200B.C. to the start of the Classic Period in 250 A.D.
10. One of the most famous Maya Stone stelae sites.
12. The name for the ruler of the Maya city-state; Mayans believed these were selected by the gods
13. the officer of the Mayans
15. Mayan temple
16. The Mayas were part of the __________ civilization.
17. a symbol used in writing
18. the serpentgod of the Maya.
19. The Mayans developed their Long Count calendar to __________ date mythical and historical events.
20. The plant Mayan people were the first to grow and consume (the ingredient of chocolate)

1. A tall monumental sculpture made from stone with detailed curving
2. The golden age of the Maya civilization running from that 250 A.D. to 900 A.D. was called the ______ period.
3. A book or codex that described Maya religion and mythology.
6. The Mayan religious calendar used to track religious days and ceremonies. It had 260 days.
7. traditional garment worn by Mayan women.
9. The calendar system the Mayan people created.
11. A lesser lord, usually ruling over a small town.
14. A Mesoamerican step-pyramid.