Guatemala

What is the capital city of Guatemala?

• Antigua

• Quetzaltenango

• Guatemala City

• Flores

What is the official language of Guatemala?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• English

• Nahuatl

Which ancient civilization is most closely associated with Guatemala?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

What currency is used in Guatemala?

• Peso

• Lempira

• Quetzal

• Dollar

Which of the following countries borders Guatemala?

• Brazil

• Panama

• Honduras

• Chile

What is the name of the large lake located in the southwestern highlands of Guatemala?

• Lake Nicaragua

• Lake Titicaca

• Lake Atitlán

• Lake Izabal

When did Guatemala gain independence from Spain?

• 1492

• 1821

• 1917

• 1954

What is the name of the famous active volcano near Antigua, Guatemala?

• Volcán Arenal

• Volcán Fuego

• Volcán Popocatépetl

• Volcán Chimborazo

Which Guatemalan Nobel Peace Prize winner is known for her advocacy of indigenous rights?

• Gabriela Mistral

• Rigoberta Menchú

• Frida Kahlo

• Isabel Allende

What is a popular traditional Guatemalan dish made with meat, vegetables, and spices in a thick sauce?

• Pupusa

• Tamal

• Pepián

• Ceviche