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When did the Spanish conquest of Guatemala begin?
When did the Spanish conquest of Guatemala begin?
- 2600 BC
- 1524 (correct)
- 1000 AD
- 1821
Which region saw the abandonment of most Classic-era Maya cities by the year 1000 AD?
Which region saw the abandonment of most Classic-era Maya cities by the year 1000 AD?
- Belize central highlands
- Chiapas
- Northern lowlands
- Petén Basin (correct)
Who was known as 'The Invader' by the Mayan people?
Who was known as 'The Invader' by the Mayan people?
- Captaincy General
- United Fruit Company
- Pedro de Alvarado (correct)
- Mexican Empire
When did Guatemala become fully independent?
When did Guatemala become fully independent?
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Which foreign company prominently exploited Guatemala's agricultural potential in the late 19th and early 20th century?
Which foreign company prominently exploited Guatemala's agricultural potential in the late 19th and early 20th century?
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Spanish Conquest of Guatemala
- The Spanish conquest of Guatemala began in the 16th century.
Maya Civilization Decline
- By the year 1000 AD, most Classic-era Maya cities were abandoned, specifically in the region of Petén.
Pedro de Alvarado
- Pedro de Alvarado was known as 'The Invader' by the Mayan people.
Guatemalan Independence
- Guatemala gained full independence in the 19th century, exact date not specified.
Economic Exploitation
- The United Fruit Company, a foreign company, prominently exploited Guatemala's agricultural potential in the late 19th and early 20th century.
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