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