Book Quiz: Chichen Itza

What is the main idea of the section "Maya Science"?

• The buildings of Chichen Itza reveal the Maya people's understanding of astronomy and the seasons.

• Chichen Itza has different styles of buildings, which reflect the changes in the city's rulers.

• Chichen Itza is located in eastern Mexico.

• Over one million people visit Chichen Itza each year.

Which of the following events happened LAST?

• Chichen Itza was built on the Yucatan Peninsula.

• Explorers discovered Chichen Itza in 1842.

• Tourists in Chichen Itza climbed the steps of El Castillo.

• The city was abandoned in the 1400s.

Why did the author write this book?

• To inform the reader about the importance of Chichen Itza.

• To entertain the reader with a fictional story about Chichen Itza.

• To persuade the reader that visitors to Chichen Itza should be able to climb the steps of El Castillo.

• To inform the reader that Chichen Itza is still a thriving city today.

Which of the following is an opinion about Chichen Itza?

• Workers completed the carvings on the walls at Chichen Itza using stone tools.

• Chichen Itza is the most interesting city that the Maya people built.

• Maya priests led ceremonies in the temples at Chichen Itza.

• Historians continue to search for the answers to many questions about Chichen Itza.

• All of the above.

Read this sentence:

"Two explorers heard that an ancient city, built by the native Maya people, was somewhere nearby."

What does ANCIENT mean?

• Returned something to its original condition.

• From a very long time ago.

• Buildings that are places of worship.

• Things offered as gifts.