Multiple choice
In what part of Ecuador would you find Quito?
a) West, by the sea
b) South-west, in Azuay Province
c) North, in the centre
d) South, near Peru
c
Complete:
Favorite meals often revolve around pork in dishes like...
hornado and fritada
True or False
The Illinizas are a pair of volcanoes located to the south of Quito.
True
The candle really lit up; Illiniza was formerly a single peak, but the last eruption left it with a double peak! Its name derives from the Kunza words for "masculine hill".
According to the text, on what date was the city of Santiago de Quito first founded?
August 15, 1534
What is remembered on August 10, 1809?
a) The arrival of the Spanish
b) The First Cry of Independence
c) The Spanish conquest of the Incas
d) The First Step on the Moon
b)
Complete:
Traditional foods highlight locally grown vegetables including several varieties of..
Potato, the tuberous melloco, the hominy-like grains of corn called mote, and delicious fava beans.
The oldest of all South American capitals, Quito is notable for its well-preserved old town
true
HOW IS THE TRADITIONAL QUITO CANELAZO PREPARED?
WATER, NARANJILLA, CINNAMON, PUNTAS
Where was the city of Quito founded?
A) on the slopes of a volcano
B) next to a river
C) in a forest
D) in a field
A
True or false?
Cuy, or guinea pig, is saved for special occasions and is best tried in small suburban towns on the outskirts of Quito.
True
You can see a contemporary art museum from Itchimbìa park?
false
What is the most well-known legend in Quito?
Cantuña
What is special about the Historic Center of Quito?
a. It is the capital of Ecuador and has a temperate climate.
b. It is famous for its modern shopping centers.
c. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has rich colonial architecture.
d. It is known for its nightlife and clubs.
c
What is cuy?
a guinea pig
Julio María Matovelle build EL PANECILLO?
False
Agustín de la Herran Matorras
What are the most representative games of Quito's festivals?
Marbles
Jumping rope
Egg and spoon race