Pre-Columbian Quito
Which indigenous group lived in the area of Quito before the Incas?
The Quitu People
On what date did the First Cry of Independence occur?
August 10, 1809
In what year was Quito founded by the Spanish?
1534
Who was the Inca emperor when Quito was conquered?
Atahualpa
What was the main activity of pre-Columbian civilizations in Quito?
Agriculture
Who is considered a hero of Quito’s independence?
Eugenio Espejo
Which religion was introduced by the Spanish?
Catholicism
Which Inca city was important in northern Ecuador?
Quito
Where was Quito located geographically?
In the Andes Mountains
Which country did Quito belong to after independence?
Gran Colombia
What was the main purpose of Spanish colonization?
To control land and resources
What happened to the Inca Empire after Atahualpa was captured?
It weakened and collapsed
What cultures influenced the Quitu people?
Caras culture
In what year was Quito finally liberated?
1822
Who founded the city of San Francisco de Quito?
Sebastián de Benalcázar
What conflict existed between Atahualpa and Huáscar?
A civil war