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The Mysterious Mayan Ruins of Tikal - Test
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  • 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) Belize
B) Mexico
C) Honduras
D) Guatemala
  • 3. Which element is prevalent in Tikal architecture?
A) Granite
B) Limestone
C) Slate
D) Marble
  • 4. What is the name of the largest pyramid in Tikal?
A) Temple II
B) Temple III
C) Temple I
D) Temple IV
  • 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) Wheat
D) Barley
  • 7. The temples and pyramids at Tikal were primarily used for what purpose?
A) Religious ceremonies
B) Military defense
C) Residential buildings
D) Marketplaces
  • 8. What is the meaning of the name 'Tikal' in the Mayan language?
A) Temple of the Sun
B) Place of Voices
C) City of Kings
D) Land of the Gods
  • 9. Tikal is part of which UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Tikal National Park
B) Guatemalan Historical Sites
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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