Founding of Quito
Independence of Quito
Quito’s Landmarks
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Who founded Quito?
Sebastian de Benalcazar
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In what year did Quito become independent from Spain?
1822
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What is the name of the historic center of Quito?
Centro Histórico
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In what year was Quito founded?
1534
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What is the name of the battle that gave Quito its independence?
The Battle of Pichincha
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What is the name of the famous church in Quito with a lot of gold inside?
La Compañía de Jesús
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What is the full name of Quito?
San Francisco de Quito
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Who was the leader of the independence forces?
Antonio José de Sucre
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What is the name of the big mountain near Quito?
Pichincha
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What is the name of the indigenous group that lived in Quito before the Spanish?
The Quitu people
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What is the name of the main square in Quito where independence is celebrated?
Plaza Grande
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What is the name of the oldest church in Quito?
San Francisco Church
