History
What is the name of the ancient Mayan city that is one of Guatemala’s most famous archaeological sites?
Tikal
What is the name of Guatemala’s most famous lake, surrounded by volcanoes?
Lake Atitlán
What is Guatemala’s national bird?
Quetzal
Which Guatemalan singer-songwriter is famous for songs like "El Problema" and "Fuiste Tú"?
Ricardo Arjona
What Guatemalan city is famous for its Holy Week alfombras (carpets)?
Antigua Guatemala
In what year did Guatemala declare its independence from Spain?
1821
What is the longest river in Guatemala?
Motagua River
What is the name of Guatemala's traditional woven textiles?
Huipil
What famous Guatemalan soccer team has the nickname "Los Rojos"?
Municipal
What is the national tree of Guatemala?
Ceiba
Which European country colonized Guatemala?
Spain
What is the highest peak in Guatemala?
Volcán Tajumulco
What traditional Mayan language is spoken in the region of Quetzaltenango?
K'iche
Who was the first Guatemalan athlete to win an Olympic medal?
Erick Barrondo
What is the primary export crop of Guatemala?
Coffee
What year did Guatemala’s civil war officially begin?
1960
What is the largest lake in Guatemala by surface area?
Izabal
Which holiday is celebrated in Santiago Sacatepéquez?
Day of the Giant Kites
In what year did Erick Barrondo win Guatemala’s first Olympic medal?
2012
Which Guatemalan dish is made with chicken and a green sauce of tomatillo, cilantro, and sesame seeds?
Jocon
Which Guatemalan presendient was overthrown in the 1954 CIA-backed coup?
Jacobo Árbenz
Which volcano erupted in 2018, causing widespread devastation?
Volcán de Fuego
Which Guatemalan Nobel Prize winner is known for her indigenous rights activism?
Rigoberta Menchú
What Guatemalan newspaper is the oldest, still in publication?
Prensa Libre
What Guatemalan drink is made from fermented pineapple and is popular in rural areas?