Food
Which traditional Ecuadorian dish is made with fish, lime juice, onions, and spices and comes from pre-Columbian times?
Ceviche
Which Ecuadorian tradition honors the dead with food, flowers, and family gatherings every November?
Día de los Difuntos
Which traditional Ecuadorian card game uses a Spanish deck and is especially popular during national celebrations?
Cuarenta
What year did Ecuador gain independence from Spanish rule?
1822
Which major river system is located in the eastern region of Ecuador?
The Amazon River
What ancestral grain was cultivated by Indigenous communities in the Andes before the Spanish arrived?
Quinoa
What traditional clothing is historically worn by Indigenous women in the Andean region of Ecuador?
Anaco
Which ancestral game was played by Indigenous children using stones or seeds?
Rayuela
In which century did the Spanish arrive in Ecuador?
16th century
Which four natural regions make up Ecuador?
The Coast, the Highlands, the Amazon, and the Galápagos Islands
Which traditional drink made from fermented corn has Indigenous origins in Ecuador?
Chicha
Which celebration mixes Indigenous beliefs and Catholic traditions in Ecuadorian culture?
Inti Raymi
What traditional game in Ecuador involves spinning a wooden top?
Trompo
Which empire conquered parts of Ecuador before the Spanish colonization?
The Inca Empire
Which Ecuadorian islands are known worldwide for their unique wildlife and helped Charles Darwin develop his ideas?
The Galápagos Islands
Which Ecuadorian food is historically linked to coastal Indigenous cultures and made from green plantain?
Bolón de verde
What is one traditional Indigenous ceremony in Ecuador related to nature and the earth?
Pachamama ceremony
What traditional Ecuadorian street game needs the drawing of a circle?
Canicas
Which ancient civilization lived in Ecuador before the Inca Empire arrived?
Valdivia civilization
Which famous line crosses Ecuador and gives the country its name?
The Equator