Exploring the Lost Maya Civilization

The video explores the ancient Maya civilization, focusing on the Pre-Classic period and the lost city of El Mirador. Archaeologist Richard Hanson has spent over 20 years studying this era, uncovering significant findings such as the Jaguar Temple. The use of ground-penetrating imaging technology has revealed potential tombs of early Maya kings, though the search continues. The video highlights the grandeur of the Maya metropolis and the ongoing efforts to understand its history.

What is the time period during which the Classic Maya civilization flourished?

• 100-500 AD

• 250-900 AD

• 500-1000 AD

• 900-1500 AD

What is the name of the archaeologist who has been working to uncover the early Maya history?

• John Smith

• Richard Hanson

• Michael Brown

• David Johnson

What symbol is associated with the king believed to have governed from 152 BC to 145 BC?

• Eagle Claw

• Lion Mane

• Jaguar Paw

• Serpent Tail

What is the significance of the Jaguar paw symbol found in the ruins?

• It represents a deity

• It is a symbol of power

• It is linked to a specific king

• It marks a sacred site

What technology did Richard Hanson use to locate potential tombs in El Mirador?

• Thermal Scanning

• Ground-Penetrating Radar

• Sonar Imaging

• Magnetic Resonance

What is the estimated population of the ancient city of El Mirador?

• 10,000 people

• 50,000 people

• 100,000 people

• 200,000 people

Which pyramid is possibly the largest ever built at El Mirador?

• Pyramid of the Sun

• Pyramid of the Moon

• Pyramid of Kukulkan

• Pyramid of Danta

What did Richard Hanson and his team find when they tunneled into the Jaguar temple?

• A hidden chamber

• More fill and rubble

• A burial site

• An ancient artifact

What is the main goal of Richard Hanson's continued excavations?

• To discover the remains of early Maya kings

• To find ancient artifacts

• To study the architecture of pyramids

• To map the city of El Mirador

What challenge did Richard Hanson face in his search for the Khan Kings?

• Inaccessible terrain

• Lack of funding

• Hostile wildlife

• Elusive tombs