Merida
Merida is one of four cities with the same name. Where are the other three?
Spain, Venezuela, and the Philippines
What is the capital city of the Yucatan State?
Merida
Where is the home to the longest pier in the world.
Puerto Progreso
Where did the Mayans live?
Mesoamerica which was made of Mexico and parts of Central America.
When was the Casa de Montejo built?
Between 1542 and 1549
What church is the oldest in continental America.
the cathedral of San Ildefonso in Mérida
What product made the Yucatan the wealthiest place in the world during the 19th century?
rope fiber also called sisal
What ruins are near Progresso Beach?
Dzibilchaltún
How many rulers did Mayan's have per city?
One Ruler per city.
Who lived in the Casa de Montejo house until 1980s?
Montejo family
In 1542, Spanish conquistador, Francisco de Montejo conquered the Mayan city of T’ho (Tihoo). His son, Francisco de Montejo y León “el Mozo” founded the city of Merida, where?
On the same site as T'ho (Tihoo)
How many cenotes are located in the Yucatan?
6000
What city in the Yucatan did the asteroid hit 66 million years ago?
Chicxulub
Did the Mayans have a writing system?
Yes
What were Haciendas used as?
They were country homes and factory.
Why was Merida called the "White City"?
The city was painted and decorated with white materials in the Spanish Era
What city did the asteroid hit that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago?
Chicxulub
Are there beaches in Merida?
No
In math, what number did the Mayans invent the concept of?
Zero
What was one of the most important Haciendas?
Hacienda Yaxcopoil
What is considered the heart of the city?
Plaza Grande
What is the hottest pepper on the Scoville heat scale?
habanero
What is the closest beach to Merida?
Progresso Beach
What did a big hat mean to the Mayans?
The bigger the hat the more important they were.
When did the Teatro José Peón Contreras open?
December 21, 1908