I WONDER - What Is The Temple Of Kukulkan In Chichén Itzá?

I WONDER - What Is The Temple Of Kukulkan In Chichén Itzá?

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Interactive Video

Geography, History, Arts, Religious Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video explores the enchanting phenomenon of God's Staircase, where during the spring and autumn equinoxes, the sun casts a shadow on the pyramid, creating a visual effect of a serpent slithering down the steps. This event pays homage to the Goggle clan and attracts many tourists and locals eager to witness the spectacle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event is associated with the creation of God's Staircase illusion?

Spring and autumn equinoxes

Winter solstice

Lunar eclipse

Summer solstice

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What visual effect is created by the sun's shadow on the pyramid during the equinoxes?

A dragon flying

A serpent slithering down the steps

A bird soaring

A lion roaring

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which times does the sun cast a shadow on the pyramid to create the illusion?

During the night

During a solar eclipse

At specific times during the equinoxes

At noon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which clan is honored by the phenomenon of God's Staircase?

Mayan clan

Aztec clan

Inca clan

Goggle clan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What draws tourists and locals to witness the phenomenon at the pyramid?

The aroma of flowers

The visual spectacle of the serpent shadow

The taste of local cuisine

The sound of music