Mayan Site

Mayan Site

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Charlene Dubuque

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the archaeological site of Kaxil Kiuic located?

Central America

Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Andes Mountains, Peru

Amazon Rainforest, Brazil

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary function of Escalera al Cielo within the ancient Maya civilization?

A central religious pyramid

A marketplace for trade

A residential area for wealthy individuals

A military fortress

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the ancient Maya in the Puuc region primarily obtain and store water during the dry season?

By diverting nearby rivers

Through natural sinkholes called cenotes

By constructing underground water storage systems

Using large, open-air reservoirs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "chultun" as described in the video?

A type of ancient Maya pyramid

An underground water storage tank

A ceremonial burial chamber

A natural cave formation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

Are you enjoying the video lesson?

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of archaeology, according to the archaeologist in the video?

To discover hidden treasures and gold

To understand human behavior and connect past with present

To reconstruct ancient buildings to their original state

To prove historical theories about lost civilizations