Quiz on Chichén Itzá

What was Chichén Itzá?

• A modern city in Europe

• A great Maya city in Mexico

• A Roman temple in South America

• A famous palace in Spain

What does the name “Chichén Itzá” mean?

• Temple of the Sun

• City of the Serpent

• Mouth of the well of the Itzaes

• House of the Mayan Priests

Between which years did Chichén Itzá develop?

• 1500–1800 A.D.

• 600–1200 A.D.

• 200–400 B.C.

• 1900–2000 A.D.

What type of activities took place in Chichén Itzá?

• Only sports activities

• Only religious ceremonies

• Political, religious, cultural, and commercial activities

• Only agricultural work

What is the most famous structure in Chichén Itzá?

• The Maya Palace

• The Ball Game Court

• The Sacred Cenote

• The Pyramid of Kukulkán

How many steps does the Pyramid of Kukulkán have?

• 12

• 100

• 365

• 50

During the equinoxes, what phenomenon happens at the pyramid?

• A rainstorm appears over the steps

• A shadow forms the shape of a serpent

• Lights appear around the temple

• Birds gather at the entrance

What rule applied when playing ball in the Ball Game Court?

• Players could use their hands only

• Players could not use their elbows or knees

• Players could not use hands or feet

• Players used wooden sticks to hit the ball

What was the Sacred Cenote used for?

• Cooking and cleaning

• Religious ceremonies and offerings

• Storing food

• Playing music

What knowledge did the Maya develop?

• Only farming techniques

• Basic drawing and painting

• Astronomy, calendar, writing, and mathematics

• Only advanced construction tools