Ancient Maya Writing and Communication
__________About: __________
The ancient Maya created one of the most sophisticated writing
systems in the pre-Columbian Americas, combining word signs and
sound signs to record history, religion, and daily life. This worksheet
explores how Maya glyphs worked, the role of scribes, the surviving
codices, and how modern scholars decipher these ancient texts.
Students will explore key vocabulary, historical figures, and lasting
cultural significance through varied activities.
__________What’s Included: __________
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (16
statements), Comprehension Questions (6), Multiple Choice (15),
Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out
(30 words).
__________Target Grades: __________
Grades +5
__________Teacher Note: __________
This worksheet works well alongside a discussion of other ancient
writing systems, helping students compare logographic and syllabic
scripts. Encourage students to read the true or false section carefully,
since several statements are intentionally tricky and require close
attention to the article