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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Plumed Serpent: Central America.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the Byrd Antarctic Expeditions prove?
(a) Frozen conditions up to 3,000 years ago.
(b) Warm conditions up to 3,000 years ago.
(c) Frozen conditions up to 6,000 years ago.
(d) Warm conditions up to 6,000 years ago.

2. What was another of Hancock's theories about the maps in Chapter 2?
(a) They were drawn by an advanced civilization that vanished.
(b) They were drawn by an advanced civilization that has remained in hiding.
(c) They were drawn by apes.
(d) They were drawn by the same person.

3. Where is Bolivia's capital located?
(a) At the same level as its airport.
(b) 5,000 feet below its airport.
(c) 5,000 feet above its airport.
(d) In Lima.

4. What was map-maker Gerard Kremer also known as?
(a) Marmatire.
(b) Mercatire.
(c) Mercator.
(d) Mermator.

5. Where is Lake Titicaca located?
(a) 12,500 feet above sea level.
(b) In Lima.
(c) At sea level.
(d) 12,500 feet below sea level.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the boats on Suriqui Island resemble?

2. What did the god of the Andes bring?

3. What works of art were found in Tres Zapotes?

4. In Chapter 23, what was used 2,000 years before it was "discovered"?

5. What did Gerald Kremer show in a 1569 Atlas?

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