Ancient Civilizations of Quito
Quito was originally settled near which geographical feature?
Volcano
Which religion strongly influenced colonial Quito?
Catholicism
The leaders of the First Cry of Independence were mostly:
Creoles
Quito is the capital of:
Ecuador
Quito is nicknamed “The ______ of the World” because of its location.
Middle
The Quitu people mainly depended on:
Trade and agriculture
What role did Quito mainly have during colonial times?
Cultural and religious center
Where did the Battle of Pichincha take place?
On a mountain slope
Quito’s Historic Center is one of the best preserved in:
South America
What is the name of the monument that marks the Equator near Quito?
Mitad del Mundo
Which Inca ruler incorporated Quito into the Inca Empire?
Huayna Cápac
Which material was commonly used in colonial Quito art and sculpture?
Wood
Quito became part of which country after independence in 1822?
Gran Colombia
Which line passes near Quito, giving it a unique location?
Equator
Quito was the first city to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with which city?
Krakow
After the Inca civil war, which city became strategically important for Atahualpa?
Quito
Colonial Quito was known for building many:
Churches
Why was the Battle of Pichincha decisive?
It ended Spanish rule in Quito
What makes Quito historically unique among world capitals?
It is near the Equator and at high altitude
Which traditional celebration mixes indigenous and Catholic traditions in Quito?
Fiestas de Quito
Which indigenous group resisted the Inca expansion in the Quito region before being defeated?
The Quitu-Cara alliance
Why did Quito become an important artistic center during the colonial period?
Because religious orders promoted art, architecture, and sculpture for evangelization
What was the main objective of the patriots during the First Cry of Independence in 1809?
To establish a local governing council independent from Spanish control
How does Quito’s geography influence its climate throughout the year?
Its high altitude causes mild temperatures despite its equatorial location
What historical reason explains why Quito has so many colonial churches?
Its role as a major religious and artistic center during colonial times