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