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Viva Guatemala! Trivia Quiz

These are some interesting facts about Guatemala, the heart of the Maya World. Let's see how much you know of it.

A multiple-choice quiz by quintosigno. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
quintosigno

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
152,229

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
15 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. On which Guatemalan volcano can be found enormous quantities of black obsidian? Hint

Acatenango Volcano

Pacaya Volcano

Ixtepeque Volcano

San Pedro Volcano

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Question 2 of 25

2. What is the highest of all Central American volcanoes? Hint

Tajumulco Volcano

Pacaya Volcano

Acatenango Volcano

San Pedro Volcano

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Question 3 of 25

3. The unit of currency is the quetzal.

True

False

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Question 4 of 25

4. When was Guatemala City founded? Hint

1778

1758

1753

1776

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Question 5 of 25

5. In which department is Tikal National Park found? Hint

Quiche

El Peten

San Marcos

Huehuetenango

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Question 6 of 25

6. What is the largest lake in Guatemala? Hint

Atitlan

Lake Izabal

Peten Itza

Guija

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Question 7 of 25

7. Who carved the Black Christ of Esquipulas in 1594? Hint

Otoniel Lara

Luis Mencos

Quirio Catano

Eduardo Mayora

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Question 8 of 25

8. When did the Catholic Church officially recognize the healing powers of the Black Christ? Hint

1732

1741

1743

1737

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Question 9 of 25

9. When is the day of the Black Christ in Esquipulas? Hint

January 27

January 15

February 15

February 27

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Question 10 of 25

10. When was the Cathedral of San Jose, in Antigua, built? Hint

Between 1524 and 1637

Between 1543 and 1680

Between 1555 and 1660

Between 1580 and 1693

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Question 11 of 25

11. When was Antigua's city hall built? Hint

1704

1743

1723

1768

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Question 12 of 25

12. Santiaguito Volcano is considered the most dangerous in Central America.

True

False

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Question 13 of 25

13. Guatemala City is the second largest urban agglomeration in Central America.

True

False

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Question 14 of 25

14. What city was the nation's capital from 1543 until 1776?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 15 of 25

15. When was the cathedral of Guatemala City built? Hint

Between 1789 and 1869

Between 1778 and 1882

Between 1780 and 1862

Between 1782 and 1868

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Question 16 of 25

16. What year did "La Aurora National Zoo" open? Hint

1925

1915

1938

1929

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Question 17 of 25

17. What is the largest protected area in Guatemala? Hint

The Rio Dulce National Park

The Sierra de Las Minas Biosphere Reserve

The Maya Biosphere Reserve

The Lachua National Park

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Question 18 of 25

18. What is the name of the delta located on the western shore of Lake Izabal? Hint

Yaxha Delta

Manabique Delta

Polochic Delta

Tayasal Delta

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Question 19 of 25

19. What is the only day fiambre, a traditional Guatemalan dish, is cooked? Hint

Christmas Eve

All Saint's Day

New Year's Eve

Independence Day

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Question 20 of 25

20. Guatemala is Central America's westernmost country.

True

False

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Question 21 of 25

21. How many departments is Guatemala divided into? Hint

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Question 22 of 25

22. What is the population density in Metropolitan Guatemala? Hint

1,127 inhabitants per sq. km.

1,088 inhabitants per sq. km.

1,023 inhabitants per sq. km.

1,097 inhabitants per sq. km.

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Question 23 of 25

23. What is the most mountainous part of the country? Hint

El Peten

Northern Highlands

Western Highlands

Central Highlands

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Question 24 of 25

24. What is the largest department of Guatemala? Hint

Izabal

El Peten

Guatemala

Escuintla

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Question 25 of 25

25. When was Guatemala freed of Spanish colonial rule? Hint

1821

1802

1828

1890

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On which Guatemalan volcano can be found enormous quantities of black obsidian?

Answer: Ixtepeque Volcano

Prized by pre-Hispanic civilizations as a raw material for weapons, utensils and jewelry, the Ixtepeque obsidian is believed to have been traded throughout Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Mexico.

2. What is the highest of all Central American volcanoes?

Answer: Tajumulco Volcano

Tajumulco Volcano, in the western department of San Marcos, stands 4,200 m. high and is one of two places in Mesoamerica where the nearly-extinct horned guan survives.

3. The unit of currency is the quetzal.

Answer: True

The quetzal is made up of 100 centavos.

4. When was Guatemala City founded?

Answer: 1776

The expanse of Guatemala City lies nestled in one of the largest valleys in the country.

5. In which department is Tikal National Park found?

Answer: El Peten

The park was declared a national treasure in 1955 and opened to the world two years later.

6. What is the largest lake in Guatemala?

Answer: Lake Izabal

Lake Izabal measures 30 miles in length and 12 miles width.

7. Who carved the Black Christ of Esquipulas in 1594?

Answer: Quirio Catano

Some historians say Catano received orders to make a religious image with a dark skin tone by Spanish priests intent on converting Guatemala's dark-skinned inhabitants.

8. When did the Catholic Church officially recognize the healing powers of the Black Christ?

Answer: 1737

After Bishop Pardo de Figueroa of Guatemala City visited Esquipulas and was cured of a chronic ailment the healing powers were recognized.

9. When is the day of the Black Christ in Esquipulas?

Answer: January 15

The busiest days in Esquipulas are January 15, the day of the Black Christ; Easter Week and July 25, the town's fiesta day.

10. When was the Cathedral of San Jose, in Antigua, built?

Answer: Between 1543 and 1680

Legend claims that Don Pedro de Alvarado, conquistador, is buried in the cathedral.

11. When was Antigua's city hall built?

Answer: 1743

Antigua's city hall remains occupied and shows the rich colonial architecture.

12. Santiaguito Volcano is considered the most dangerous in Central America.

Answer: True

Santiaguito is of the fifteen most dangerous volcanoes in the world, due to its constant, frequently violent eruptions.

13. Guatemala City is the second largest urban agglomeration in Central America.

Answer: False

Actually Guatemala City is the largest in Central America.

14. What city was the nation's capital from 1543 until 1776?

Answer: Antigua

Antigua is set amid three magnificent volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango.

15. When was the cathedral of Guatemala City built?

Answer: Between 1782 and 1868

The cathedral has many art treasures originally in the cathedral in Antigua on display.

16. What year did "La Aurora National Zoo" open?

Answer: 1925

This zoo is one of the oldest zoos in operation in Latin America.

17. What is the largest protected area in Guatemala?

Answer: The Maya Biosphere Reserve

Located in northern Guatemala, it has more than 7,000 square miles of many different types of flora and fauna.

18. What is the name of the delta located on the western shore of Lake Izabal?

Answer: Polochic Delta

This delta forms a swampy area perfect for manatees and fresh-water sharks.

19. What is the only day fiambre, a traditional Guatemalan dish, is cooked?

Answer: All Saint's Day

It takes three to four days to prepare and is an excellent mixture of meats, fish, sausages and vegetables.

20. Guatemala is Central America's westernmost country.

Answer: True

Guatemala borders Mexico to the north and west, Belize to the northeast and Honduras and El Salvador to the east.

21. How many departments is Guatemala divided into?

Answer: 22

Departments are equivalent to states or provinces.

22. What is the population density in Metropolitan Guatemala?

Answer: 1,088 inhabitants per sq. km.

Guatemala City is the heart of the cultural, political, and commercial activities of the country.

23. What is the most mountainous part of the country?

Answer: Western Highlands

Quetzaltenango, the country's second largest city, is located in this region.

24. What is the largest department of Guatemala?

Answer: El Peten

Built on an island in Lake Peten Itza, Flores is the capital city of the Department of El Peten.

25. When was Guatemala freed of Spanish colonial rule?

Answer: 1821

During the second half of the 20th century, Guatemala experienced a variety of military and civilian governments as well as a 36-year guerrilla war.

Source: Author quintosigno

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