Ancient enemy built big neighborhood in Mayan city

Researchers discovered that hills near Takal are actually ruins of foreign buildings, resembling the architecture of Teoti Wakan, a powerful ancient city near modern-day Mexico City. This suggests a significant influence of Teoti Wakan on the Mayans, with the two cultures coexisting peacefully for centuries until Teoti Wakan conquered Takal in 378 CE.

What technology did researchers use to uncover the ruins near Takal?

• Radar

• Infrared

• Lidar

• Sonar

Which ancient city's architecture was found to resemble the ruins near Takal?

• Teotihuacan

• Tenochtitlan

• Chichen Itza

• Machu Picchu

How far is Teotihuacan from Takal?

• 1500 kilometers

• 1200 kilometers

• 1000 kilometers

• 800 kilometers

What was the relationship between the Mayans and Teotihuacan before 378 CE?

• They were allies in war

• They were in constant conflict

• They had no contact

• They lived in relative peace

In what year did Teotihuacan conquer Takal?

• 400 CE

• 350 CE

• 378 CE

• 390 CE