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Tastes Like Chichen (Itza) Trivia Quiz

Chichen Itza, a famous and wonderful monumental site, is a place that you should learn more about. It was a major site for the Mayans and Aztecs. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by hahnlheem. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
hahnlheem

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
337,161

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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268

Question 1 of 10

1. What does the name 'Chichen Itza' mean? Hint

Lord of Greatness of the Itza

The Chicken is hungry for Itza

Mouth of the Well of the Itza

The God of Wealth, Human, and Itza

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Chichen Itza ruin is divided into two groups or periods. What are the two periods? Hint

Maya and Maya-Toltec Periods

Maya-Toltec and Quetzalcoatl Periods

Maya and Aztec Periods

Kukulkan and Maya Periods

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Question 3 of 10

3. Probably the best-known construction of the Chichen Itza site is 75 feet tall. What is this amazing and important part of this wonderful tourist site? Hint

Kukulkan's Pyramid

Astronomer's Cube Pyramid

Platform of Venus

The Observatory (part of Chichen Itza)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1294, Mayapan broke the alliance of two powerful tribes and subdued Chichen and Utila.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Is Chichen Itza one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World"?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. You may find it surprising that there is a ball court in Chichen Itza. What is the name of this ball court? Hint

Caracol de Huaran

Juego de Pelota

Puerto ala Merida

Cenote Sagrado

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Toltecs and Aztecs worshipped a god known as Quetzalcoatl, who features in the iconography of Chichen Itza. What is the meaning of the name? Hint

The Slick Snake Lord

The Snake God

The Feathered Serpent God

The Chicken God

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Question 8 of 10

8. Every major section of the monumental site is named, even a large sinkhole inside along with a large observatory.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The shadow that resembles a serpent is very famous and is usually part of every article-web site, book, encyclopedia, etc. This event happens at which part of the site? Hint

Temple of Kukulkan

Tzompantli

Cenote Sagrado

Ala Barachra

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Question 10 of 10

10. What type of climate can you classify this Mexican site as? Hint

Windy/Chilly

Wet/Rainy

Arid/Dry

Sunny/Warm

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does the name 'Chichen Itza' mean?

Answer: Mouth of the Well of the Itza

This site is located in the state of Yucatan, Mexico, and is only 75 miles away from Merida, the capital of the state. It is called that because there is a water source inside the site.

2. The Chichen Itza ruin is divided into two groups or periods. What are the two periods?

Answer: Maya and Maya-Toltec Periods

The Maya period was built between 7th and 10th centuries A.D. while the Maya-Toltec period was built between the 10th and the 13th centuries A.D.

3. Probably the best-known construction of the Chichen Itza site is 75 feet tall. What is this amazing and important part of this wonderful tourist site?

Answer: Kukulkan's Pyramid

Kukulkan's Pyramid, sometimes known as "El Castillo", was built as a temple to the god Kukultan or Quetzalcoatl. It was restored by the Government of Mexico in the 1920s and 30s.

4. In 1294, Mayapan broke the alliance of two powerful tribes and subdued Chichen and Utila.

Answer: False

The event described actually took place 100 years earlier, in 1194 AD.

5. Is Chichen Itza one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World"?

Answer: No

Chichen Itza, which dates from around 600AD, is too young to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It has however been designated one of the unofficial "New Seven Wonders".

6. You may find it surprising that there is a ball court in Chichen Itza. What is the name of this ball court?

Answer: Juego de Pelota

It is the largest ball court in Mesoamerica, being 168 meters in length and 70 meters in width.

7. The Toltecs and Aztecs worshipped a god known as Quetzalcoatl, who features in the iconography of Chichen Itza. What is the meaning of the name?

Answer: The Feathered Serpent God

Many Mesoamerican groups worshipped a deity in the form of a feathered serpent, and representations of similar figures are common in artifacts throughout the region.

8. Every major section of the monumental site is named, even a large sinkhole inside along with a large observatory.

Answer: True

Among the places named are Cenote Sagrado (Sacred Cenote), Juego de Pelota (Great Ball Court), Kukulkan's Pyramid, and Caracol (the Observatorio).

9. The shadow that resembles a serpent is very famous and is usually part of every article-web site, book, encyclopedia, etc. This event happens at which part of the site?

Answer: Temple of Kukulkan

At around 3p.m, on both the spring and autumn equinox, the sunlight brilliantly shines on the western balustrade of the pyramid, causing seven isosceles triangles to appear, forming a 37-yard long serpent of light which creeps down all the way until it meets with the huge serpent's head carved in the stone at the bottom of the stairway.

10. What type of climate can you classify this Mexican site as?

Answer: Arid/Dry

The fact that the typical climate of the area is arid/dry is one reason why the Chichen Itza site, with its water source "At the Mouth of the Well of the Itza", became such a major settlement.

Source: Author hahnlheem

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