Geography
Maya Culture and History
Animals and Nature
Food and Traditions
Cities and Fun Facts
100
Guatemala is in which part of the world?
A. South America B. Central America C. Europe D. Africa
B. Central America
100
The ancient Maya were very smart. What did they create?
A. The telephone B. A writing system and a calendar C. The airplane D. The camera
B. A writing system and a calendar
100
Which big cat lives in the rainforests of Guatemala?
A. Tiger B. Lion C. Jaguar D. Snow leopard
C. Jaguar
100
Which food do Guatemalans eat almost every day?
A. Pasta B. Potatoes C. Corn D. Bread
C. Corn
100
What is the capital city of Guatemala?
A. Mexico City B. San Salvador C. Lima D. Guatemala City
D. Guatemala City
200
Which country is NOT next to Guatemala?
A. Mexico B. Belize C. Costa Rica D. Honduras
C. Costa Rica
200
Many Guatemalans speak Spanish. Which other languages do many people speak?
A. Maya languages, like K'iche' and Mam B. French C. Japanese D. German
A. Maya languages, like K'iche' and Mam
200
The quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala. What colors is it?
A. Blue and yellow B. Green and red C. Black and white D. Orange and purple
B. Green and red
200
What are traditional tortillas made from?
A. Wheat B. Corn dough C. Rice D. Potatoes
B. Corn Dough
200
Antigua is a famous city. What is it known for?
A. Old Spanish buildings and cobblestone streets B. Tall skyscrapers C. Big factories D. Snowy mountains
A. Old Spanish buildings and cobblestone streets
300
Guatemala has the Pacific Ocean on its west side. Which sea is on its east side?
A. Caribbean Sea B. Mediterranean Sea C. Red Sea D. Arctic Ocean
A. Caribbean Sea
300
Which famous Maya city is in Guatemala?
A. Machu Picchu B. Chichen Itza C. Teotihuacan D. Tikal
D. Tikal
300
The howler monkey is famous for what?
A. Its bright pink fur B. Its very small size C. Its love of snow D. Its very loud voice
D. Its very loud voice
300
Which food do Guatemalans often eat with tortillas?
A. Black beans B. Ice cream C. Pizza D. Sushi
A. Black beans
300
Lake Atitlán is very beautiful. How did the lake form?
A. A glacier made it B. A river changed direction C. It filled an old volcano crater D. People dug it
C. It filled an old volcano crater.
400
Guatemala City is high in the mountains. About how high is it above sea level?
A. 0 meters (sea level) B. 300 meters C. 1,500 meters D. 4,500 meters
C. 1500 Meters
400
The Maya Classic Period was the time of their greatest power. When was it?
A. 3000 to 1000 BCE B. 1500 to 1800 CE C. 250 to 900 CE D. 2000 to 2020 CE
C. 250 to 900 CE
400
A jaguar is a carnivore. What does that mean?
A. It eats only plants B. It eats meat C. It eats only insects D. It sleeps all day
B. It eats meat
400
Fiambre is a special cold salad. When do families eat it?
A. On New Year's Day B. On Independence Day C. On All Saints' Day (November 1) D. On Valentine's Day
C. On all Saints' Day (November 1)
400
What can you buy at the Chichicastenango Market?
A. Only cars B. Handmade crafts, textiles, and pottery C. Only computers D. Only shoes from other countries
B. Handmade crafts, textiles, and pottery
500
Guatemala has many volcanoes. About how many?
A. About 5 B. About 15 C. More than 30 D. More than 100
C. More than 30
500
Maya women make colorful woven blouses. What is the traditional blouse called?
A. Huipil B. Poncho C. Kimono D. Sari
A. Huipil
500
Why was the quetzal so important to the ancient Maya?
A. Its feathers were sacred and used by kings and priests B. People used it to make paper C. It was the main food D. It told them the time
A. Its feathers were sacred and used by kings and priests.
500
Which ancient people first made drinks from cacao beans (chocolate)?
A. The Romans B. The Maya C. The Vikings D. The Greeks
B. The Maya
500
Guatemala's money is called the quetzal. It is named after what?
A. A mountain B. A king C. A river D. The national bird
D. The national bird