Pre-Columbian Ecuador
Which indigenous culture lived on the Ecuadorian coast?
Valdivia
Which country did the Spanish conquistadors come from?
Spain
Which city declared independence on August 10, 1809?
Quito
What is the capital of Ecuador?
Quito
Which famous shell was used for trade in ancient Ecuador?
Spondylus
Which Inca ruler was captured by the Spanish?
Atahualpa
Which battle ended Spanish rule in Ecuador?
The Battle of Pichincha
What currency is used in Ecuador today?
The US dollar
Which indigenous group lived in the area of Quito before the Spanish?
The Quitus
Who founded the city of Quito in 1534?
Sebastián de Benalcázar
In which year did Ecuador start its independence movement?
1809
Which region of Ecuador is famous for the Galápagos Islands?
The Insular region
Which empire controlled Ecuador before the Spanish arrived?
The Inca Empire
In which year did the Spanish conquer Quito?
1534
In which year did Ecuador become independent from Spain?
1822
Which year did Ecuador adopt the US dollar?
2000