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