Guate's Famous Tikal Ruins
  • 1. Where are the Tikal Ruins located?
A) Guatemala
B) Mexico
C) Egypt
D) Peru
  • 2. Which ancient civilization built Tikal?
A) Egyptian
B) Aztec
C) Maya
D) Inca
  • 3. What is the main function of Tikal believed to have been?
A) Astronomical observatory
B) Trading post
C) Religious and ceremonial center
D) Military fortress
  • 4. When was Tikal designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?
A) 1985
B) 1990
C) 1979
D) 2000
  • 5. What is the tallest pyramid in Tikal called?
A) Temple II
B) Temple I
C) Temple IV
D) Temple III
  • 6. How many structures are estimated to exist at Tikal?
A) 500
B) 1,000
C) Over 3,000
D) 2,500
  • 7. Which classic movie filmed scenes at Tikal?
A) Jurassic Park
B) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
C) Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
D) The Mummy
  • 8. Tikal is surrounded by what type of environment?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Desert
C) Arctic tundra
D) Grasslands
  • 9. How many ball courts are there in Tikal?
A) 4
B) 10
C) 7
D) 2
  • 10. What is the name of the central plaza in Tikal?
A) The Great Plaza
B) Royal Plaza
C) Sacred Plaza
D) Temple Plaza
  • 11. What is the significance of Tikal in the Mayan culture?
A) It was a military outpost
B) It was a marketplace
C) It was a recreational resort
D) It was a major city and ceremonial center
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