Independence and Wars
Presidents and Political Leaders
Geography and UNESCO Sites
Culture and National Symbols
100
In what year did Antonio José de Sucre win the Battle of Pichincha?
1822
100
What major infrastructure project did President Eloy Alfaro complete to connect the coast with the highlands?
The Trans-Andean Railroad (connecting Guayaquil to Quito)
100
How many natural regions does Ecuador have?
Four (Coast, Highlands, Amazon, and Galápagos)
100
What does the yellow color on Ecuador's national flag represent?
The abundance and fertility of the land (or the country's gold and natural resources)
200
What important event is celebrated in Ecuador on August 10th?
The First Cry of Independence (1809)
200
What was the main goal of Eloy Alfaro's Liberal Revolution in 1895?
To separate Church and State and implement liberal reforms
200
What is unique about Mount Chimborazo in relation to Earth's center?
Its peak is the farthest point from Earth's center (due to the equatorial bulge)
200
In which Ecuadorian province is the famous Panama Hat primarily manufactured?
Manabí
300
How many years did Ecuador remain as part of Gran Colombia?
8 years (from 1822 to 1830)
300
How did President Eloy Alfaro die in 1912?
He was assassinated and his body was dragged through the streets of Quito
300
In what year were the Galápagos Islands declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
1978
300
What is the name of the traditional Ecuadorian music and dance style from the Andean region?
Sanjuanito
400
In which city was the last Inca emperor Atahualpa captured by Spanish conquistadors?
Cajamarca and Peru
400
What important scientific contribution did Pedro Vicente Maldonado make in the 18th century?
He created detailed maps of the Amazon region and helped measure the Earth's meridian
400
Which Ecuadorian city, founded in 1557, is famous for its well-preserved colonial architecture?
Cuenca (officially Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca)
400
How many verses does Ecuador's National Anthem contain in total?
6 verses