Mayan Vocab

Main King

A type of statue of a human figure

A sinkhole or pit filled with water

A large monument with four sides that tapers at the top is called Uinal

A tall, monumental sculpture made from stone with relief carvings made by the Mayan is called Stela

Word representing a day on the mayan calendar is called Kin

The main god of the Mayan God of Fire who created Earth is called Uinal

A hard rock that was used to make sharp edges and tools

A type of book written by the Mayan that was created by one long sheet of paper that was then folded like an accordion

The Mayan solar calendar that was used to measure time and had 365 days was called Haab

A high ranking military leader in the Mayan army is called Nacom

An independent government where a large area city rules surrouding area

A major story in Mayan mythology the twins were said to be The ancestors of Mayan rulers and are called Popol Vuh

A traditional garment worn by Mayan women

A type of jungle bird with feathers that the Mayan used in their feathered clothing and headdresses is called a Quetzal

The Mayan religious calendar used to track religious days and ceremonies is called Tzolk'in

Seeds used for chocolate

Lesser Lord

An architect element found over doorways in Mayan armies

The golden age of Maya civilization running from 250 AD to 900 AD

An area in southeastern Mexico where some of the Mayan civilization developed is called the Yucatan Peninsula

Word for a month in the Mayan calendar is called Uinal

A symbol used in writing

A book or codex that describes Mayan mythology and religion is called Popol Vuh

The period of Mayan history running from the start of Mayan civilization around 2000 BC to 250 AD

One of the most powerful City-states during the classic era is called Tzolk'in

The Most Powerful City-State during the start of the post-classic period

The Serpent God of the Mayan one of the primary gods

The period of Mayan history running from the end of the classic period From 900 AD to 1500 AD is called the Post Classic

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