Wednesday, November 9, 2011

GuateTrivia Answers for Oct. 2011!!

When does Guatemala celebrate independence day?

A. January 25 B. May 5 C. September 15 D. December 1 ... It is actually a holiday throughout all of Central America! It's also the date written on the white section of the Guate flag!


Which of the following bodies of water does NOT touch Guatemala?

A. Gulf of Mexico B. Lake Izabal C. Caribbean Sea D. Pacific Ocean ... Check the map!


Which of the following describes a ‘pila’?

A. a car battery

B. a cement laundry sink

C. a seed from a coconut tree

D. a sweet drink

... This is where we do our dishes, wash our laundry and pretty much anything else that has to do with water! Some Guatemalans don't even have a sink installed in their house, the 'pila' works for most everything!


What is the national tree in Guatemala?

A. Palm Tree B. Coffee Tree C. Rubber Tree D. Ceiba Tree ...This is the tree from which the Marimba (national instrument!) is made. They are protected and grow to be very large!


How did you do this time?? :)

Kim <><