Political Events
Historical Sporting Events
Natural Historical Events
International Recognition
100
In what year did Ecuador officially adopt the United States dollar as its national currency?
In the year 2000
100
In what year did Ecuador participate for the first time in the FIFA World Cup?
In the year 2002
100
In what year did the most devastating earthquake of recent decades occur?
In the year 2016
100
In what year was the city of Cuenca declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
In the year 1999
200
What was the name of the indigenous movement that opposed Rafael Correa's government in 2015?
Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE)
200
What is the name of the Ecuadorian walker who won the gold medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics?
Jefferson Pérez
200
What volcanic activity occurred in Ecuador in 2015?
The activity of the Cotopaxi volcano.
200
In what year was Ecuador recognized with the "Best Green Destination in South America" award at the World Travel Awards?
In the year 2021
300
What was the name of the president of Ecuador during the "bank holiday" in 1999?
Jamil Mahuad
300
Who is the Ecuadorian cyclist who won the gold medal in the road race at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Richard Carapaz 
300
What was the name of the volcano that erupted in 1999 and remained active until the early 2000s?
The Tungurahua volcano
300
In what year and in what category did Ecuador receive its first Nobel Prize?
Ecuador has not received any Nobel Prize to date.
400
What was the name of the peace treaty that ended the conflict between Ecuador and Peru in 1998-1999?
Itamaraty Peace Treaty
400
What was the name of the first Ecuadorian woman to win an Olympic medal, and in which discipline did she achieve it?
Neisi Dajomes, she won the gold medal in weightlifting at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
400
What was the name of the hurricane that hit the Ecuadorian coast in 1998?
Hurricane Mitch 
400
Why was the city of Loja designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Music?
It was designated due to its rich musical heritage and contribution to cultural diversity.
500
Who was the president of Ecuador who was convicted of corruption in 2020 and later sought asylum in Belgium?
Abdalá Bucaram
500
In how many World Cup tournaments has the Ecuadorian national football team participated to date?
2002, 2006, 2014, and 2022.
500
What is the main reason why Ecuador regularly experiences seismic activity and volcanic eruptions?
Ecuador is prone to these activities as it is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
500
In what year and for what reason was the Galapagos Islands declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
In the year 1978 due to its exceptional ecological value and its role in Darwin's theory of evolution.