Across
- 3. An area of land under the control of a ruler or civilization
- 5. The advanced system used by the Maya to track time.
- 8. A ritual practiced by the Aztecs to please their gods, sometimes involving offerings of humans or animals.
- 9. A Mesoamerican civilization known for its writing system, calendar, and impressive pyramids.
Down
- 1. Floating gardens created by the Aztecs to grow crops on lakes.
- 2. Ancient books made by the Maya and Aztecs, filled with pictures and symbols.
- 3. The capital city of the Aztec Empire, built on an island in Lake Texcoco.
- 4. Large structures built by Mesoamerican civilizations, often used as temples or for religious ceremonies.
- 6. A traditional ball game played by the Maya with religious and cultural significance.
- 7. The staple crop of Mesoamerican civilizations, also known as corn.