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Guatemala Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

Discover the rich history of Guatemala with our timeline game, where you can test your knowledge by placing events in their correct chronological order.

  • Key detail 1: Learn about the ancient Mayan civilization and their contributions to Guatemala’s cultural heritage.
  • Key detail 2: Explore the Spanish conquest and colonization of Guatemala, shaping the country’s history and traditions.
  • Key detail 3: (if applicable) Delve into Guatemala’s struggle for independence and the modern political developments that have shaped the nation.
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  • 2000 BC: Mayan civilization begins in Guatemala
  • 1524: Spanish conquest of Guatemala
  • 1821: Guatemala gains independence from Spain
  • 1871: Liberal reforms in Guatemala
  • 1901: United Fruit Company establishes presence in Guatemala
  • 1931: Guatemala becomes a Republic
  • 1960: Guatemalan Civil War begins
  • 1996: Guatemalan Civil War ends
  • 1998: Hurricane Mitch hits Guatemala
  • 2010: Pacaya volcano erupts
  • 1979: Antigua Guatemala declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 1976: Guatemala City hit by earthquake
  • 1996: Guatemala signs peace accords to end civil war
  • 2006: Guatemala becomes a member of CAFTA-DR
  • 2015: Guatemala elects first indigenous president
  • 2020: Guatemala City Metro begins operation
  • 2021: Guatemala legalizes same-sex marriage
  • 2018: Guatemala establishes diplomatic relations with China
  • 2015: Guatemala experiences political unrest
  • 2020: Flooding in Guatemala causes widespread destruction

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