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A history of Guatemala

Description

A history of Guatemala in Central America from the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors to the end of the Civil War and peace being signed in 1996.

Classroom Ideas

This clip could be used as a listening comprehension on the history of Guatemala. Students could answer questions on: What influence did the Spanish Conquistadors have on the language and religion of Guatemala?; When did the Civil war end?; How many volcanoes surround the city of Antigua? and where did the Mayans worship their gods?