Politics and Government
Who was the first democratically elected president of Ecuador after the military dictatorship in the 1980s?
Rodrigo Borja
What currency replaced the Ecuadorian Sucre in 2000 as a result of dollarization?
The United States Dollar
What traditional Ecuadorian dance is known for its cheerful rhythm and colorful costumes?
The Sanjuanito
In what year did the armed conflict known as the "Cenepa War" between Ecuador and Peru end?
1995
What is the highest volcano in Ecuador?
Chimborazo
Which Ecuadorian president governed during the financial crisis of 1999-2000 and declared the famous "banking holiday"?
Jamil Mahuad.
What is Ecuador's main export product?
petroleum
What famous Ecuadorian painter is known for his work "The Flower Vendor"?
Oswaldo Guayasamín
What agreement ended the border conflict between Ecuador and Peru in 1998?
Brasilia Peace Treaty
What is the name of the Ecuadorian archipelago famous for its unique biodiversity?
The Galapagos Islands
Who was Ecuador's president, elected in 2007 and re-elected in 2009?
Rafael Correa
Which Ecuadorian president implemented an economic policy known as the "Citizen's Revolution"?
Rafael Correa
Who is the author of the famous Ecuadorian book "The House of the Spirits"?
Isabel Allende
What was the name of the popular uprising in 2005 that led to the removal of President Lucio Gutiérrez?
The Revolution of the Forajidos
What is the Ecuadorian geographical region that hosts the highest biodiversity in the world per unit area?
The Amazon region
What was the name of the political movement led by Lucio Gutiérrez that brought him to the presidency in 2003?
Patriotic Society Party
What important hydroelectric project was inaugurated in Ecuador in 2016?
Coca Codo Sinclair Hydroelectric Plant
What important Ecuadorian music festival is held annually in the city of Quito?
Plaza Grande Festival
What historical event in 2010 marked the end of the oil era in Ecuador and was seen as an environmental conservation effort?
Yasuni-ITT Initiative.
What ecological reserve in the Ecuadorian Amazon is considered one of the most biodiverse protected areas in the world?
Yasuni National Park
Which Ecuadorian president was impeached in 1997 for "mental incapacity" by Congress?
Abdalá Bucaram
What was the most notable economic impact of the 1999-2000 financial crisis in Ecuador?
Dollarization
Which significant Ecuadorian indigenous group led a series of protests in 2019 against government economic measures?
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE)
What treaty signed in 1998 helped resolve the border conflict between Ecuador and Peru?
Itamaraty Treaty
What is the name of Ecuador's most voluminous river, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean?
The Napo River