Unit 3 Culture

traditional garment worn by many Guatemalans; colors and patterns reflect family history.

• huipil
• quetzal
• quitapena
• jade

national bird of Guatemala; also the name of the currency

• huipil
• quetzal
• quitapena
• jade

small doll placed under pillow; said to relieve worry and anxiety

• huipil
• quetzal
• quitapena
• jade

semi-precious stone considered sacred to Mayans

• huipil
• quetzal
• quitapena
• jade

Country to the north of Guatemala

• mexico
• el salvador
• antigua
• centroamérica

Country to the south of Guatemala

• mexico
• el salvador
• antigua
• centroamérica

beautiful city in Guatemala; popular tourist attraction

• mexico
• el salvador
• antigua
• centroamérica

region in which Guatemala is located

• mexico
• el salvador
• antigua
• centroamérica

large open-air market with individual vendors and stalls

• chichicastenango
• mayans
• ciudad de guatemala
• honduras

original inhabitants of Guatemala

• chichicastenango
• mayans
• ciudad de guatemala
• honduras