Teotihucan Civilization Quiz

What caused the decline of the city of Cuicuilco?

• Volcanic Eruption

• Tsunami

• Drought

• Earthquake

Which neighboring volcano covered Cuicuilco in lava?

• Nevado de Toluca

• Iztaccihuatl

• Xitle

• Popocatepetl

What material was used in the making of tools in Teotihuacan?

• Silver

• Gold

• Diamond

• Obsidian

What was the population of Teotihuacan at its peak?

• 75,000

• 125,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

Which two Mayan city-states were in competition against each other?

• Calakmul and Uxmal

• Copan and Caracol

• Tulum and Palenque

• Tikal and Chichen Itza

In what year did Teotihuacan seize power in Tikal?

• 425

• 450

• 400

• 378

What event possibly led to the destruction of the central districts of Teotihuacan?

• Internal Revolts

• Flood

• Earthquake

• Invasion

Who defeated Tikal in the East?

• Chichen Itza

• Calakmul

• Teotihuacan

• Uxmal

What caused the collapse of Teotihuacan?

• Disease

• Natural Disaster

• Famine

• War

Which city became an important hub for artisans and traders from Mesoamerica?

• Teotihuacan

• Calakmul

• Cuicuilco

• Tikal