Food and Culture
Which traditional Ecuadorian dish is made from green plantains and cheese?
Bolón de verde
Which city was the first capital of the Real Audiencia of Quito?
Quito
Who led the Battle of Pichincha in 1822?
Sucre
When was the First Cry of Independence in Quito?
August 10, 1809
Why do Ecuadorians only sing 2 verses of the anthem?
Because the original version is too long and Congress passed a bill to shorten it.
Ecuador is the world’s largest exporter of which fruit?
Bananas
Which Ecuadorian city declared independence on October 9, 1820?
Guayaquil
What was Eugenia Espejo's main profession
Nurse
Which battle sealed Ecuador’s independence?
Battle of Pichincha (May 24, 1822)
When was the current flag officially adopted?
1860's
What is the main religion in Ecuador?
Catholicism
What is special about Quito's location?
It sits on the Equator
Who was the first president of Ecuador after leaving Gran Colombia?
Juan José Flores
When did Ecuador separate from Gran Colombia?
1830
What do the colors of the Ecuadorian flag represent?
Yellow: Sun and resources
Blue: The sky and the mountains
Red: The blood of the heroes
What is Fanesca traditionally eaten during? (Soup with different types of beans and fish)
Holy Week
Which province is the Galápagos part of?
Galápagos
Criollos
What was the name of the Treaty that separated which territories could be conquered by Spain vs. Portugal?
Treaty of Tordesillas
What animal appears at the top of the national coat of arms?
Condor
How do Ecuadorians celebrate the New Year?
By burning paper dolls and lighting up fireworks
Which two countries border Ecuador?
Perú and Colombia
Who hosted the meeting that led to the August 10, 1809 uprising in Quito?
Manuela Cañizares
True or false:
The Independence process of the Republic of Ecuador took 1 year.
False.
The equator monument “Mitad del Mundo” is located near which city?
Quito