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In the 15th century, what empire invaded the land that's now Ecuador? a. Inca b. Aztec c. Maya
a. Inca
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The banana is a type of the most common food and export. Which of these bananas exist in Ecuador? a. Red b. Green c. Miniature d. All of the above
d. All of the above
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What's the currency that Ecuador uses?
U.S. Dollar
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What's the official language?
Spanish
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what percent of the population lives in the city? a. 27% b. 53% c. 64% d. 75%
c. 64%
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What language did the Inca use? a. Kichwa b. English c. Spanish d. Ecuadorian
a. Kichwa
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What way do the majority of kids travel to school? a. Plane b. Donkey c. Car d. Elephant
b. Donkey
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How many provinces do they have?
24 provinces
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What religion is the most common?
Roman Catholic
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At what elevation is the capital city, Quito located (above sea level)? a. 8,400 feet b. 6,700 feet c. 10,000 feet d. 9,300 feet
9,300 feet
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Who's men demanded the native people to accept Christianity or be destroyed?
Francisco Pizarro
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What holiday celebrates the lives of the dead?
Dia del los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
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What's the currency?
U.S. Dollar
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What's the name of the forest covered in clouds all the time?
The Cloud Forest
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What does Ecuador the word mean in Spanish?
Equator
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In what year did the native Ecuadorians attempt to get their land back?
1960
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What language are all students required to learn?
English
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What's the largest export?
Bananas
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About how many Ecuadorians currently live in the United States?
About 2 million
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What does the color blue symbolize in the national flag?
The sea and sky
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In what year did Francisco Pizarro land on the coast of Ecuador on his way to Peru?
1500
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what game is played where three people are on a team playing with a heavy ball?
Ecauvolley (a form of volleyball)
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What's a colectivos?
A small bag
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What's the average temperature in Quito the capital?
71°F or 20°C
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What type of bird can be seen on Ecuador's coat of arms?
The Andean condor