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.
The timer only feeds a small speed bonus, so take as long as you need, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
The Maya word list, defined
- MAYA /ˈmɑːjə/ · noun
- A large, brightly patterned moth in the genus Maya, native to tropical regions of the Americas and southern Asia. The word also names the concept of worldly existence or deceptive appearance in several Indian religious traditions. Related: moth.
- 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 /ˈpɪrəmɪd/ · noun; verb
- A pyramid is a solid structure with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point. The word also denotes a hierarchical organization or a commercial scheme in which recruits sell goods to recruits who then recruit others. Related: pyramidal structure, hierarchy, tiered structure, organizational chart.
- TEMPLE /ˈtɛmpəl/ · noun
- A building or group of buildings used for religious worship, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition. It can also refer to the flat area on either side of the forehead, at the side of the head. Related: shrine, sanctuary, place of worship, house of worship.
- 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 /ˈdʒæɡ.wɑːr/ · noun
- A large, heavy-bodied wild cat native to the Americas, typically golden-orange with black spots or rosettes and a powerful bite. The name is also used in the registered name Jaguar for a long-running British automobile marque. Related: big cat, Panthera onca, spotted cat, felid.
- OBSIDIAN /əbˈsɪdiən/ · noun
- Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass, usually black, formed when lava cools too rapidly for crystals to develop. It has been used to make sharp tools, weapons, ornaments, and decorative objects. Related: volcanic glass, natural glass, black 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 /meɪz/ · noun
- Maize is a cereal plant cultivated for its edible grain, also called corn. The word commonly denotes the grain itself, as well as the plant and its ears when used in agricultural contexts. Related: corn, mealies.
- HIEROGLYPH /ˈhaɪərəɡlɪf/ · noun
- A pictorial or symbolic sign used in ancient Egyptian writing. By extension, it can refer to a conventional mark that conveys a particular meaning or identity. Related: pictograph, hieroglyphic sign, emblem, symbol.
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