Maya Civilisation Word Search - Free Printable For Kids and Teachers
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Fancy testing your knowledge of the ancient Maya civilisation? Our handy word search is jam-packed with Maya terms and phrases to pump-up your wisdom on this fascinating ancient culture.
Check it out below, or download a free printable* here:
Maya Civilisation Word Search
Definitions
If the words in this word search are all Maya to you, don't worry! We've given you a handy guide on what all these terms and phrases mean below, plus some handy links to find out more:
Bacab - the Maya god of the Earth and sky, often shown as an old man wearing a turtle shell. Find out more.
Chichen Itza - One of the most popular ancient cities in the world, with Central America's largest Pok-A-Tok court. Find out more.
El Castillo - a famous Maya temple at the city of Chichen Itza where a snake appears to slide down the steps at every spring and autumn equinox. Find out more.
Hunaphu - One of the two famous Maya god twins who went on lots of epic heroic adventures together. Find out more.
Mesoamerica - The area in Mexico and parts of Central America where the Maya were based, along with other ancient civilisations like the Aztecs. Find out more.
Pok A Tok - The unusual ball game where players must stop the ball from touching the ground without using their hands or feet! Find out more.
Tikal - One of the largest and most powerful Maya cities, famous for the Temple of the Jaguar. Find out more.
Uxmal - The ruins at this ancient city are thought to be the finest examples of Maya architecture ever discovered. Find out more.
Xbalanque - The second of the two famous Maya god twins who went on lots of epic heroic adventures together. Find out more.
Xunantunich - a haunted temple in the Maya city of Belize where the ghost of the "Stone Woman" appears to climb the steps then disappears. Find out more.
Answers
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