Question
A kingdom in this present-day country was established after its rulers’ previous capital was taken over by the Cocom dynasty. The Memorial de Sololá records the history of this country’s Kaqchikel (“KAHK-chi-kell”) people. A city in this present-day country was invaded by a foreign army led by Siyaj K’ak (“sih-YAH kah-AHK”), who installed the son of Spearthrower Owl as its new king. This country’s national hero (*) Tecun Uman was killed while fighting against the forces of Pedro de Alvarado. One city in this country fought multiple proxy wars with the rival city of Calakmul and built the Lost World pyramid complex. The highlands of this country were home to a kingdom populated by the K’iche (“kee-chay”) Maya that included its city of Quetzaltenango (“ketz-AHL-ten-ON-go”). For 10 points, Tikal was located in what present-day Central American country? ■END■
Buzzes
Player | Team | Opponent | Buzz Position | Value |
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Stevie Miller | Carnegie Mellon | Pittsburgh | 54 | -5 |
Danny Peelen | Pittsburgh | Carnegie Mellon | 131 | 10 |