Ancient Maya Crossword Puzzle

About the Ancient Maya Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the ancient Maya world of southern Mexico and Central America, including its cities, beliefs, writing, calendar systems, and everyday life. Look for places such as Tikal and Palenque, terms such as Long Count and hieroglyph, and resources such as maize and jade. It suits students studying Mesoamerican history and anyone curious about Maya culture.

This crossword draws on 48 clues about Ancient Maya. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Study of celestial bodies (9 letters)
• •System for organizing days and seasons (8 letters)
• •Independent urban realm with surrounding territory (9 letters)
• •Central American nation south of Mexico (9 letters)
• •Precious green stone used for ornaments (4 letters)
• •Ancient Mesoamerican civilization (4 letters)
• •Ritual game played with a rubber ball (8 letters)
• •Carved upright slab commemorating rulers (5 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.