Discovery of Copan

Copán Ruinas is a significant city of which ancient civilization?

• Inca

• Aztec

• Maya

• Olmec

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During its peak, approximately how many people lived in Copán Ruinas, and in what period?

• 15,000 people, 100-500 AD

• 27,000 people, 250-900 AD

• 50,000 people, 500-1000 AD

• 10,000 people, 700-1200 AD

Who discovered the Copán Ruinas in the 16th century?

• John Lloyd Stephens

• Diego Garcia de Palacio

• Teobert Maler

• Sylvanus Morley

Which perfectly preserved temple was discovered inside Structure 16 at Copán?

• Temple of the Great Jaguar

• Temple of the Inscriptions

• Rosalila Temple

• Temple of the Sun

What is the most famous monument at Copán, known for its inscribed steps?

• The Ballcourt

• The Acropolis

• The Great Plaza

• The Hieroglyphic Stairway