Geo/Politics
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100
Guatemala is on which continent?
North America
100
Which of the US states is about the same size as Guatemala?
Tennesee
100
Who is Oscar Isaac?
Actor who was in Dune, Moon Knight, and the Star Wars movies
100
Describe Pepián de Pollo:
Thick chicken stew made with pumpkin and sesame seeds, often served over rice
100
What are the colors of the Guatemalan flag?
200
What type of climate does Guatemala have?
Tropical
Rainforest
Mountain
200
How many languages are spoken there?
25 different languages
22 are Mayan languages
200
Who is Carlos Ruiz?
Famous soccer player for the Guatemalan national team
200
What are Shucos?
Street hot dog with guacamole, boiled cabbage, beans and sausage
200
What is Tikal?
An ancient Mayan city found abandoned in the rainforest
300
Who is the current president?
Bernardo Arévalo
300
What is the population of Guatemala?
16 to 17 million
300
Who is Kalomt’e K’abel?
She was the warrior queen of the Maya Wak kingdom between 672 and 692 AD.
aka Lady Water Lily Hand and Lady Snake Lord.
300
What is Jocón?
Chicken dish with green sauce
300
What is the Quetzal currency named after?
The national bird of Guatemala (quetzal)
400
What type of government does Guatemala have?
Democratic Republic
400
What currency do they use?
Quetzal
400
Who is Bernando Arévalo?
Current president of Guatemala
400
Describe Kak'ik:
Spicy Mayan turkey soup, with red broth
400
Which ancient people live in Guatemala?
The Mayan civilization
500
Name one country that borders Guatemala.
Mexico
Honduras
Belize
El Salvador
500
How many volcanoes are in Guatemala?
37
500
Who is Rigoberta Menchú?
Guatemalan activist who speaks for indigenous (native) people
500
What are Tostadas?
Fried tortillas topped with guacamole, refried beans, or tomato sauce
500
How long have people lived there?
Since 12,000 BC
At least 14 thousand years