The Maya Word Search
The Maya, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the terms and ideas of a school subject sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: MAYA, CIVILIZATION, PYRAMID, TEMPLE, CODEX, JAGUAR, OBSIDIAN, CACAO, MAIZE, HIEROGLYPH, POPOLVUH, KUKULCAN.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
The Maya word list, defined
- MAYA /məˈjɑː/ · noun
- A person of Mayan descent or a member of a Mayan-speaking people, or a style of architecture or art originating in Mesoamerica. Related: Aztec, Inca, Mesoamerican, Indigenous.
- CIVILIZATION /ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃən/ · noun
- The stage of human social and cultural development considered most advanced, characterized by organized cities, government, writing, and complex institutions; also the process by which a society reaches such a stage. Related: culture, society, civilised life, advancement.
- PYRAMID /ˈpaɪəmɪd/ · noun
- A polyhedron with a square base and four triangular sides that meet at the apex, typically with a smooth surface and often used as a tomb for a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. A structure or shape resembling this, especially one that is narrow at the top and wider at the base. Related: tetrahedron, pyramidal, obelisk, monolith.
- TEMPLE /ˈtɛmpl/ · noun
- A building for public worship, especially in Eastern cultures, or a structure dedicated to a particular deity or activity. A part of the body, especially the head, that is covered by the hair. Related: shrine, sanctuary, chapel, grotto.
- CODEX /ˈkoʊdɛks/ · noun
- An ancient bound manuscript in book form, especially one containing a handwritten text such as a religious, classical, or historical work; the direct ancestor of the modern book. Related: manuscript, volume, tome, folio.
- JAGUAR /dʒæɡˈwɑːr/ · noun
- A large, powerful cat native to the Americas, known for its distinctive black spots and powerful build. Jaguars are apex predators and play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems. Related: panther, cougar, leopard, tiger.
- OBSIDIAN /ɒbˈziːdiən/ · noun
- A naturally occurring volcanic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava flows, typically with a smooth, glossy appearance. Obsidian is often used in jewelry and decorative objects. Related: basalt, pumice, lava, volcanic glass.
- CACAO /kəˈkaʊ/ · noun
- The tropical evergreen tree Theobroma cacao and the seeds it produces, which are roasted and processed to make chocolate and cocoa products. Related: cocoa bean, cacao bean, chocolate tree.
- MAIZE /mɛɪz/ · noun
- Maize is a type of cereal grain that is also known as corn. It is a staple crop in many parts of the world. Related: corn, grain, cereal, oats.
- HIEROGLYPH /ˈhaɪərəɡraɪf/ · noun
- A character or symbol used in ancient Egyptian writing, typically depicting an object or concept. A symbol or character used to represent an idea or concept. Related: symbol, character, glyph, icon.
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