Ancient Maya Civilization Discoveries

Archaeologists have uncovered a massive ancient city in Mexico, offering insights into the Maya civilization. Using modern technology like radar, they discovered Valeriana, a city with nearly 7,000 buildings, including temples and plazas, hidden beneath the jungle. The city, which may have housed up to 50,000 people, featured colorful structures and evidence of daily life activities. Despite the civilization's collapse due to war, climate change, and Spanish invasion, the Maya's descendants still reside in the region today.

What factors contributed to the decline of the Maya civilization?

• Technological advancements

• War and disease

• Economic prosperity

• Peaceful coexistence

What modern technology is used to uncover ancient cities like Valeriana?

• Infrared

• Radar

• Ultrasound

• Sonar

What is the name of the newly discovered ancient city in Mexico?

• Chichen Itza

• Tikal

• Valeriana

• Palenque

What type of structure is depicted in the virtual studio as part of Valeriana?

• A Greek Parthenon

• An Egyptian pyramid

• A Roman Colosseum

• A Mayan pyramid temple

Approximately how many buildings were found in the area of Valeriana?

• 7,000

• 5,000

• 3,000

• 1,000

What activities were common in the clusters of buildings in Valeriana?

• Glass blowing

• Textile weaving

• Ceramic making and stone tool shaping

• Metalworking

What colors were used to paint the structures in Valeriana?

• Blue and green

• Red, pink, yellow, and black

• Purple and orange

• White and gold

What caused the collapse of the Maya civilization?

• Overpopulation

• Natural disasters

• War, climate change, and Spanish invasion

• Economic collapse

Where do the descendants of the Maya civilization still live today?

• Campeche

• Yucatan

• Belize

• Honduras