Explore the basics of ancient writing systems with this medium-difficulty crossword designed for 3rd-5th graders. Learn key terms like hieroglyphs, cuneiform, and alphabets.
Mysteries of Forgotten Ancient Scripts is a easy crossword puzzle with 15 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Mysteries of Forgotten Ancient Scripts
Explore the enigmatic world of ancient writing systems with this crossword featuring key scripts, symbols, and historic contexts.
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- 1. Incan knot-based recording system
- 2. Egyptian writing system of pictorial symbols
- 4. Ancient Mesopotamian wedge-shaped script
- 6. A carved or engraved symbol representing a word or sound
- 8. Ancient Indian language with classical literature
- 10. Study of ancient inscriptions
- 11. Thin metal or wooden plates used as writing surfaces
- 14. Alphabet of ancient Germanic tribes
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- 3. Text carved or engraved on a durable material
- 5. Person skilled in writing in ancient times
- 7. Simplified Egyptian script used for daily purposes
- 9. Ancient Greek term for carved writings or inscriptions
- 12. Minoan script used on Crete before Greek alphabet
- 13. Structures housing texts including funerary inscriptions
- 15. Script developed in Cameroon during early 20th century
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