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
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
Which Inca ruler incorporated Quito into the Inca Empire?
Huayna Cápac
Which material was commonly used in colonial Quito art and sculpture?
Wood
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
After the Inca civil war, which city became strategically important for Atahualpa?
Quito
Colonial Quito was known for building many:
Churches
Quito became part of which country after independence in 1822?
Gran Colombia
How does Quito’s geography influence its climate throughout the year?
Its high altitude causes mild temperatures despite its equatorial location