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• The Maya Civilization

Which Dos Pilas ruler was a brother of Tikal king Nuun Ujol Chaak?

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B'alaj Chan K'awiil

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• The Maya Civilization

Which ruler is listed as the founder of Tikal's dynasty?

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Yax Ehb Xook

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• The Maya Civilization

Which Palenque queen was the mother of K'inich Janaab' Pakal?

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Sak K'uk'

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• The Maya Civilization

What architectural style is named for hills in northwest Yucatan near Uxmal?

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Puuc

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• The Maya Civilization

Which Kaqchikel Maya capital became the first Spanish capital of Guatemala?

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Iximche

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• The Maya Civilization

Which city was the capital of the K'iche' Maya kingdom at the Spanish conquest?

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Q'umarkaj

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• The Maya Civilization

At which Belize Maya site is the Caana pyramid complex located?

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Caracol

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• The Maya Civilization

In which Yucatan town did Diego de Landa hold his 1562 auto-da-fe?

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Mani

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• The Maya Civilization

Which Maya codex was formerly known as the Grolier Codex?

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Maya Codex of Mexico

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• The Maya Civilization

What Long Count period equals 20 tuns, about 19.7 years?

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k'atun

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• The Maya Civilization

What Maya title is commonly translated as lord or ruler?

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Ajaw

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• The Maya Civilization

What is the name of the 365-day Maya solar calendar?

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Haab'

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