Jade Mask Discovery Quiz

Where was the 1,700-year-old jade mask discovered?

• Mexico

• Peru

• Guatemala

• Brazil

What other items were found in the tomb along with the jade mask?

• Gold coins

• Rare mollusk shells

• Ancient scrolls

• Pottery

Who is the author of the article about the jade mask discovery?

• John Smith

• Julia Binswanger

• Maria Lopez

• David Johnson

On what date was the article about the jade mask published?

• January 15, 2024

• March 10, 2024

• February 2, 2024

• April 5, 2024

What civilization is associated with the tomb where the jade mask was found?

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

What significant artifact was found in the Maya tomb at Chochkitam?

• A golden crown

• A mosaic jade mask

• A silver necklace

• A bronze statue

During which period was the Maya tomb at Chochkitam dated?

• Maya post-classic period

• Maya pre-classic period

• Maya classic period

• Maya colonial period

What technology did Estrada-Belli and his team use to find the tomb?

• Ground-penetrating radar

• Satellite imagery

• Lidar

• Infrared scanning

Where is the archaeological site of Chochkitam located?

• Southern Mexico

• Eastern Belize

• Northern Guatemala

• Western Honduras

What did the lidar scans reveal about the ancient pyramid?

• It was completely intact

• It had tunnels dug by looters

• It was made of gold

• It was underwater