Worksheets6 grade - Guatemala
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
What is the capital of Guatemala?
Guatemala City
San Salvador
Tegucigalpa
Managua
What do the blue stripes on the flag of Guatemala represent?
The sky and mountains
The Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
The rivers and lakes
The country's borders
What does the white stripe on the flag of Guatemala symbolize?
Wealth and prosperity
Peace and purity
Strength and courage
Independence and freedom
The national coat of arms of Guatemala features the quetzal bird, which is the ________ bird of the country.
national
largest
oldest
mythical
What is the capital city of Guatemala?
Guatemala City
San Salvador
Tegucigalpa
Managua
What is the name of Guatemala’s capital city?
Guatemala Town
Guatemala City
Guatemala Continent
Guatemala Country
Something about Guatemala that is different from your culture is:
The traditional clothing called 'traje' worn by many people.
The use of chopsticks for eating.
The celebration of Thanksgiving as a national holiday.
The popularity of sushi as a staple food.
Where was the first chocolate bar created?
Mexico
Guatemala
Spain
Brazil
What type of vehicle is commonly seen in Guatemala after being auctioned off and repurposed for public transport?
Classic American school bus
Double-decker bus
Minivan
Trolley
Who is the founder of Duolingo that is from Guatemala?
Mark Zuckerberg
Luis von Ahn
Bill Gates
Elon Musk
What is the national bird of Guatemala?
Eagle
Quetzal
Parrot
Toucan
Why does the heritage of the quetzal live on in Guatemala?
Because it is the national bird and symbol of freedom.
Because it is a common pet in Guatemala.
Because it is used as currency in other countries.
Because it is found only in zoos.
According to this image, what is an ocelot?
A large wild dog
A medium-sized spotted wild cat
A type of bird
A kind of fish
Where do ocelots come from?
Africa and Asia
North America and South America
Europe and Australia
Antarctica
Ocelots are efficient at ________, leaping and swimming.
climbing
digging
flying
burrowing
Ocelots are leopards because they have spots.
True
False
Leopards come from Africa and Asia.
True
False
According to this image, why is Guatemala considered one of the best places to visit in Latin America for those who care about ocean life?
Because of its beaches
Because of its commitment to turtles that nest by its coast every year
Because of its food
Because of its mountains
According to this picture, what unique activity do Guatemalans do to honor their dead loved ones?
Light candles
Fly intricately designed, huge kites
Sing songs
Prepare special food
The All Saints Kite Festival in Guatemala takes place on _________.
November 1st (dia de Los Muertos)
December 25th
July 4th
September 15th
The tradition of flying kites to honour the dead is special to Guatemala, according to the passage.
True
False
Guatemala is among the biggest producers of which precious stone in the world?
Diamond
Jade
Ruby
Sapphire
The jade deposit unearthed in Guatemala is roughly the size of _________.
Rhode Island
Texas
Delaware
Vermont
What is the characteristic color of Guatemalan jade known as 'Olmec blue'?
Red
Blue-green
Yellow
Purple
How many volcanoes are there in Guatemala?
(a)
Which of the following volcanoes in Guatemala are active? (Select all that apply)
Fuego
Santiaguito
Pacaya
All of the above
Hiking which volcano is among the most popular activities for visitors to Guatemala?
Fuego
Santiaguito
Pacaya
Agua
What causes volcanism in Guatemala?
Subduction of the Cocos Plate beneath the Caribbean and North American Plates
Heavy rainfall
High temperatures
Wind erosion
What ancient civilization is featured in the image with a pyramid structure?
Mayan Civilization
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece
Indus Valley Civilization
The word is ________. Repeat after me 3x.
mesoamerica
europe
sahara
antarctica
________ cultures lived in Central America a long time ago.
Mesoamerica
Polynesian
Nordic
Siberian
________ is a region in Central America, where, over thousands of years, civilizations lived including Olmec, Maya, Aztec, and Inca cultures.
Mesoamerica
Siberia
Sahara
Andes
Who were the people who lived in Central America before Columbus arrived?
The people of Mesoamerica
The Vikings
The Romans
The Chinese
Architectural mastery reached its height with the ________, which served as political, ceremonial and religious centers.
pyramids
temples
amphitheaters
palaces
What region is known as the birthplace of the Maya civilization?
The Peten Region
The Yucatan Peninsula
The Valley of Mexico
The Andes Mountains
What percentage of Guatemala's population is of indigenous Maya descent?
Almost half
About 10%
Less than 5%
Over 90%
How many distinct Mayan languages are still spoken in Guatemala today?
About 20
About 5
About 50
About 100
Which of the following are staple foods of Mayan cuisine?
Rice
Maize (corn)
Beans
Pumpkins
Which two cities are mentioned as the biggest and most significant Mayan cities?
Tikal and El Mirador
Chichen Itza and Copan
Palenque and Uxmal
Calakmul and Bonampak
The Maya civilization made significant advances in astronomy and mathematics.
True
False
What type of instrument is the marimba?
String
Percussion
Wind
Brass
The marimba consists of a set of tuned wooden bars arranged like a ________ keyboard.
piano
computer
typewriter
calculator
