Founding and Origins
Colonial Era
Contemporary Quito
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Who was the Spanish conquistador who led the founding of Quito?
Sebastián de Benalcázar
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Who was Eugenio Espejo, a prominent figure of the colonial era in Quito?
A doctor, writer, and enlightened thinker
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What is the main festival of Quito, which is celebrated in December?
Quito's festivities
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In what year was the city of Quito officially founded by the Spanish?
1534
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What type of architecture predominates in the historic center of Quito?
Spanish colonial architecture
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In what year was the historic center of Quito declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO?
1978
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What was the original name of Quito before the arrival of the Spanish?
San Francisco de Quito
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What was the main economic activity of Quito during the colony?
Textile production and agriculture
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What is the main tourist attraction of Quito today?
The historic center and the Teleferico
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Which indigenous culture inhabited the region of Quito before the arrival of the Incas?
The Quitus
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What important historical event occurred in Quito in 1809, considered the First Cry of Independence of Hispanic America?
The Quito Revolution
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What important international event took place in Quito in 2016?
The United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III)