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