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The Mysterious Mayan Ruins of Tikal
  • 1. When were the Mayan ruins of Tikal rediscovered?
A) 1923
B) 1782
C) 2005
D) 1848
  • 2. Tikal is located in which present-day country?
A) Mexico
B) Belize
C) Honduras
D) Guatemala
  • 3. Which element is prevalent in Tikal architecture?
A) Limestone
B) Granite
C) Slate
D) Marble
  • 4. What is the name of the largest pyramid in Tikal?
A) Temple IV
B) Temple II
C) Temple III
D) Temple I
  • 5. How many kilometers is Tikal's core area estimated to cover?
A) 8 square kilometers
B) 12 square kilometers
C) 22 square kilometers
D) 16 square kilometers
  • 6. What was the main crop grown by the ancient Mayans of Tikal?
A) Wheat
B) Maize (corn)
C) Rice
D) Barley
  • 7. The temples and pyramids at Tikal were primarily used for what purpose?
A) Military defense
B) Marketplaces
C) Residential buildings
D) Religious ceremonies
  • 8. What is the meaning of the name 'Tikal' in the Mayan language?
A) City of Kings
B) Place of Voices
C) Land of the Gods
D) Temple of the Sun
  • 9. Tikal is part of which UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Tikal National Park
B) Mesoamerican Cultural Zone
C) Mayan Ruins of Central America
D) Guatemalan Historical Sites
  • 10. In what year did UNESCO declare Tikal a World Heritage Site?
A) 2000
B) 1985
C) 1992
D) 1979
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