Mayan Site

Where is the archaeological site of Kaxil Kiuic located?

• Central America

• Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

• Andes Mountains, Peru

• Amazon Rainforest, Brazil

What was the primary function of Escalera al Cielo within the ancient Maya civilization?

• A central religious pyramid

• A marketplace for trade

• A residential area for wealthy individuals

• A military fortress

How did the ancient Maya in the Puuc region primarily obtain and store water during the dry season?

• By diverting nearby rivers

• Through natural sinkholes called cenotes

• By constructing underground water storage systems

• Using large, open-air reservoirs

What is a "chultun" as described in the video?

• A type of ancient Maya pyramid

• An underground water storage tank

• A ceremonial burial chamber

• A natural cave formation

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What is the ultimate goal of archaeology, according to the archaeologist in the video?

• To discover hidden treasures and gold

• To understand human behavior and connect past with present

• To reconstruct ancient buildings to their original state

• To prove historical theories about lost civilizations