Guatemala: Antigua and Chichicastenango

What was the capital of Guatemala until it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1773?

• Antigua

• Chichicastenango

• Guatemala City

• Quetzaltenango

What can tourists find on the streets of Antigua that are remnants of the old capital?

• Ruins of churches

• Colonial architecture

• Flower rugs

• Open-air market

Which city is known for its spectacular Holy Week celebrations?

• Antigua

• Chichicastenango

• Guatemala City

• Quetzaltenango

What do women in Antigua make with thousands of flowers during Holy Week?

• Rugs

• Clothing

• Bags

• Fruit

What color is prominently used for decorations during Holy Week in Antigua?

• Purple

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

On which days of the week does Chichicastenango have an open-air market?

• Monday and Wednesday

• Tuesday and Thursday

• Thursday and Sunday

• Saturday and Sunday

Who arrives in Chichicastenango to offer their products at the open-air market?

• Tourists

• Indigenous people

• Foreigners

• Merchants

What do indigenous people sell at the open-air market in Chichicastenango?

• Clothing, shoes, bags

• Fruit, vegetables

• Flowers

• All of the above

What is the pricing system like at the open-air market in Chichicastenango?

• Fixed prices

• No prices

• Bargaining

• Auction

What is the significance of the open-air market in Chichicastenango?

• Largest market in Latin America

• Most important commercial center in Guatemala

• Both A and B

• None of the above