PREHISPANIC CULTURES
Who lived in the territory of Ecuador before the arrival of the Spanish?
Indigenous or ancestral peoples.
Which European country conquered the territory of Ecuador?
Which European country conquered the territory of Ecuador?
In what year did the First Cry of Independence occur?
1809
In what year did Ecuador separate from Gran Colombia?
1830
Name one prehispanic culture from the Coast of Ecuador.
The Valdivia culture.
What was Quito called during the colonial period?
San Francisco de Quito.
In which city did the First Cry of Independence take place?
Quito
Who was the first president of Ecuador?
Juan José Flores.
What was the main economic activity of prehispanic cultures?
Agriculture.
What were the main economic activities during the colonial period?
Agriculture and mining
Which battle secured Ecuador’s independence?
The Battle of Pichincha
What type of government does Ecuador have according to its Constitution?
A democratic republic.
Why is the Valdivia culture considered important in American history?
Because it was one of the first cultures to develop pottery in the Americas.
Which institution controlled religion and education during the colonial period?
The Catholic Church.
Who led the independence army in the Battle of Pichincha?
Marshal Antonio José de Sucre.
Why is the Constitution important for Ecuador?
Because it establishes laws, rights, and duties that organize the country.