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