Nim Li Punit Archaeological Site Quiz

What does the name 'Nim Li Punit' mean in Kekchi Maya?

• Ancient Ruins

• Rich Forest

• Small Hill

• Big Hat

Where is Nim Li Punit located?

• West of Belize

• South of Belize

• North of Belize

• East of Belize

What was the estimated population of Nim Li Punit?

• 7,000 to 9,000 individuals

• 3,000 to 5,000 individuals

• 1,000 to 3,000 individuals

• 5,000 to 7,000 individuals

What is the significance of the stelae at Nim Li Punit?

• They are the most numerous in Belize

• They are the tallest in Belize

• They are the largest in the world

• They are the oldest in the world

What is the main plaza at Nim Li Punit known as?

• Plaza of the Kings

• Plaza of the Ballcourt

• Plaza of the Tombs

• Plaza of the Stelae

When was Nim Li Punit established?

• Between 700-800 A.D.

• After 800 A.D.

• Between 600-700 A.D.

• Before 600 A.D.

Who rediscovered Nim Li Punit in 1976?

• Richard Leventhal

• Oil prospectors

• Barbara MacLeod

• Norman Hammond

What is the tallest structure at Nim Li Punit?

• Structure 3

• Structure 2

• Structure 7

• Structure 4

What is the name of the plaza where the royal tombs were found?

• Plaza of the Stelae

• Plaza of the Ballcourt

• Plaza of the Kings

• Plaza of the Tombs

What is the 'Wind Jewel' found at Nim Li Punit made of?

• Diamond

• Jade

• Silver

• Gold