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Guate's Famous Tikal Ruins
Contributed by: Fernandes
  • 1. Where are the Tikal Ruins located?
A) Mexico
B) Egypt
C) Guatemala
D) Peru
  • 2. Which ancient civilization built Tikal?
A) Aztec
B) Inca
C) Egyptian
D) Maya
  • 3. What is the main function of Tikal believed to have been?
A) Religious and ceremonial center
B) Trading post
C) Military fortress
D) Astronomical observatory
  • 4. When was Tikal designated a UNESCO World Heritage site?
A) 1985
B) 1990
C) 2000
D) 1979
  • 5. What is the name of the central plaza in Tikal?
A) Sacred Plaza
B) The Great Plaza
C) Royal Plaza
D) Temple Plaza
  • 6. Which classic movie filmed scenes at Tikal?
A) Jurassic Park
B) The Mummy
C) Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
D) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
  • 7. Tikal is surrounded by what type of environment?
A) Grasslands
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Desert
D) Arctic tundra
  • 8. How many structures are estimated to exist at Tikal?
A) 1,000
B) 500
C) Over 3,000
D) 2,500
  • 9. What is the significance of Tikal in the Mayan culture?
A) It was a military outpost
B) It was a marketplace
C) It was a major city and ceremonial center
D) It was a recreational resort
  • 10. How many ball courts are there in Tikal?
A) 7
B) 4
C) 10
D) 2
  • 11. What is the tallest pyramid in Tikal called?
A) Temple I
B) Temple IV
C) Temple II
D) Temple III
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