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Quiz about Guatemala The Land of Eternal Spring

Guatemala - The Land of Eternal Spring Quiz

From majestic ancient Mayan ruins, rich Spanish colonial heritage, to picturesque lakeside landscapes, there is no shortage of hidden surprises that await adventurous travellers visiting Guatemala. Let's explore this charming Central American nation.

A photo quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

Time
3 mins

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Photo Quiz

Quiz #
411,458

Updated
Jan 28 23

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10

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Easy

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Republic of Guatemala shares land borders with Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and which North American nation? Hint

Greenland

Canada

Mexico

USA

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Question 2 of 10

2. The national flag of Guatemala depicts two main colours - white and sky blue. The white symbolizes peace and purity, whereas the two sky blue vertical stripes correspond to the fact that the country is located between which two oceans? Hint

Arctic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

Indian Ocean and Arctic Ocean

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Question 3 of 10

3. Etymologically speaking, the name "Guatemala" originated from the word "Cuauhtemallan", which means "place of many trees". From which indigenous Mexican language is the word "Cuauthemallan" derived? Hint

Malagasy

Navajo

Nahuatl

Māori

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Question 4 of 10

4. Guatemala's nickname, "The Land of the Eternal Spring", is a reference to which climate experienced in the country's highlands? Hint

Polar

Temperate

Dry

Tropical

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Question 5 of 10

5. Tikal National Park was inscribed as the first mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Which two elements of great significance define a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site? Hint

Cultural and man-made

Manufactural and man-made

Manufactural and natural

Cultural and natural

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Question 6 of 10

6. Guatemala is home to 37 volcanoes. Which of the following is the highest peak in Central America? Hint

Mount Vesuvius

Volc�n Tajumulco

Eyjafjallajokull

Mauna Loa

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Question 7 of 10

7. British author Aldous Huxley famously wrote, "Lake Como, it seems to me, touches on the limit of permissibly picturesque, but ___ is Como with additional embellishments of several immense volcanoes. It really is too much of a good thing." Which Guatemalan lake, also known to be the deepest lake in Central America, completes the quote? Hint

Toba

Tahoe

Baikal

Atitl�n

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Question 8 of 10

8. Not to be confused with the name of a Caribbean twin-island nation, which Guatemalan city, noted for its Baroque architecture, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979? Hint

Mixco

Antigua

San Marcos

Flores

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Question 9 of 10

9. Located at an average elevation of 2,330 meters (7,640 feet), which Guatemalan city, noted for its subtropical highland climate, is the birthplace of the nation's former presidents, Manuel Estrada Cabrera and Jacobo �rbenz? Hint

Quezon City

Quetzaltenango

Qingdao

Quito

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Question 10 of 10

10. The quetzal is the name of the currency used in Guatemala. The currency was named after which species of animal, that has been featured on the nation's banknotes? Hint

Fish

Tiger

Bird

Bear

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Republic of Guatemala shares land borders with Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and which North American nation?

Answer: Mexico

Occupying an approximate area of 108,889 square kilometers (42,042 square miles), the Republic of Guatemala borders Mexico to the north. Guatemala also borders three other Central American countries - Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Both Canada and USA are located in North America. The world's largest island, Greenland, belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark.

Answer: Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

Guatemala borders the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Atlantic Ocean (specifically, the Caribbean Sea) to the east.

The national flag of Guatemala is more popularly known as "Pabell�n Nacional" (national flag in Spanish) or "Azul y Blanco" (blue and white in Spanish) by Guatemalans.

Five out of seven Central American nations have coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. They are Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Belize only borders the Atlantic Ocean, whereas El Salvador only borders the Pacific Ocean.

Answer: Nahuatl

The Nahuatl language belongs to the Uto-Aztecan language family and it is mainly spoken by the Nahua people who live in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. The accompanying photo depicts a Nahua man.

The Navajo language, also spelled Navaho, is a native American language that is primarily spoken in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. The language was used by the US Marines during WWII to send coded messages.

The Māori language is spoken by the Māori people in New Zealand, whereas the Malagasy language is spoken in Madagascar.

4. Guatemala's nickname, "The Land of the Eternal Spring", is a reference to which climate experienced in the country's highlands?

Answer: Temperate

The Pacific Lowlands of Guatemala experience a hot and humid climate all year round. On the other hand, the highlands region experiences a more temperate climate.

Guatemala has been hit by deadly hurricanes over the past few decades. These include Hurricane Mitch (1998) and Hurricane Stan (2005).

5. Tikal National Park was inscribed as the first mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Which two elements of great significance define a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Answer: Cultural and natural

Located in the northern region of Guatemala, Tikal National Park is home to majestic temples ruins. Surrounded by lush jungle, the park is an important archaeological site that is known for its unique ecology.

Tikal National Park was inscribed as a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site during the third World Heritage Committee session held in 1979 in Egypt.

6. Guatemala is home to 37 volcanoes. Which of the following is the highest peak in Central America?

Answer: Volc�n Tajumulco

At 4,203 meters (13,789 feet), Volc�n Tajumulco is Guatemala's highest peak. The stratovolcano is also the highest mountain in Central America. Located in the western region of Guatemala, the volcano is part of the Sierra Madre mountain range.

Mount Vesuvius is located in Italy. Eyjafjallajokull is located in Iceland, whereas Mauna Loa is located in Hawaii, USA.

Answer: Atitl�n

Aldous Huxley is best remembered for his novel "Brave New World" (1932). He compared the beauty of Lake Atitl�n, Guatemala, with that of Lake Como, Italy.

Located in the southwestern region of Guatemala, Lake Atitl�n is surrounded by three volcanoes - Volcan Atitl�n, Volc�n San Pedro and Volc�n Tolim�n. The lake is reported to have an average depth of 220 meters (720 feet), with a maximum depth of 340 meters (1,120 feet).

Lake Baikal is located in Russia. Lake Tahoe is located in the US. Lake Toba is located in Indonesia.

8. Not to be confused with the name of a Caribbean twin-island nation, which Guatemalan city, noted for its Baroque architecture, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979?

Answer: Antigua

The city of Antigua, also known as La Antigua, or Antigua Guatemala, is located in the Guatemalan Highlands. It served as the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala from the 1643 until 1773.

The photo depicts Antigua's landmark, the Santa Catalina Arch.

In Spanish, the word "antigua" means "old". Antigua and Barbuda is a twin-island Caribbean nation located in the Lesser Antilles.

The three wrong options - Flore, Mixco, and San Marcos, are the names of other notable Guatemalan cities.

Answer: Quetzaltenango

The name "Quetzaltenango" means "the place of the quetzal bird" in the Nahuatl language.

Manuel Estrada Cabrera (1857 - 1924) served as the 16th President of Guatemala, from 1898 until 1920. On the other hand, Jacobo �rbenz (1913 - 1971) served as the 25th President of Guatemala, from 1951 until 1954.

Quito is the capital of Ecuador. Quezon City is located in the Philippines. Qingdao is located in China.

10. The quetzal is the name of the currency used in Guatemala. The currency was named after which species of animal, that has been featured on the nation's banknotes?

Answer: Bird

Quetzals are known for their iridescent green wings and red bellies. The photo depicts the one quetzal banknote, which features the bird on its obverse. In 1871, Guatemala declared the Resplendent Quetzal as the country's national bird.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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