Geography
In what area is Ecuador located in making it prone to natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes?
The Ring of Fire
Horseshoe shaped zone, intense geological activity, consisting of mainly volcanoes and earthquakes, surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
Fried potatoes and sausage. Usually served with small salad, along with ketchup and mayonnaise
What is Salchipapa?
Brother/Bro , Sister/Sis
Comes from the Quechua language.
What is
Naño / Naña?
When is Ecuador's Independence Day Celebrated?
August 10th
Name the four main regions of Ecuador
La Costa
La Sierra
El Oriente
Islas Galápagos
Which city in Ecuador is considered the second highest official capital city in the world?
What is
Quito, Ecuador
Fried, mashed plantain ball, usually filled with cheese or meat
What is
Bolón de verde?
Don't be bad.
Polite way of asking someone for a favor
What is
No seas malito?
Who is the current President of Ecuador? 😡
Daniel Noboa
Which year was La Tri's first ever World Cup classification?
Japan and South Korea, 2002
Finished 2nd in CONMEBOL qualification group. Eliminated in group stage.
How did Ecuador gain its name?
It's location on the equator
Spiced purple corn and berry drink
What is
Colada Morada?
May God reward you/repay you
Usually said after a meal, favor, leaving someone's home etc.
What is
Dios le page?
What currency did Ecuador utilize before adopting the US dollar as it's national currency?
The Sucre
Which scientist studied in the Galápagos Islands leading to his theory of Evolution?
Mr Charles Darwin
Who won The Waorani people of Pastaza vs. Ecuadorian State case in court?
The Waorani people of Pastaza.
Their historic win in Ecuadorian Court protected half a million acres of their territory in the Amazon Rainforest from being earmarked for oil drilling
Source: https://amazonfrontlines.org/chronicles/waorani-victory/
Ecuadorian Fish soup often eaten on the coast
What is
Encebollado?
Cool
Good/Nice
What is
Chévere?
What bird species is on the Ecuadorian Flag?
Andean Condor
What ocean are the Galápagos Islands located on?
Pacific Ocean
What is the name of Ecuador's tallest mountain?
Chimborazo
Traditional Ecuadorian meringue and popular street food
What is
Espumilla?
It's cold
I'm freezing
Brick
What is
Achachay?
Which year did Ecuador gain full independence from Spain?
1822, Liberation of Quito after battle of Pichincha. Allowed province to become part of Republic of Columbia
1830, after period of protracted regional rivalries, Ecuador seceded and became a separate independent republic
Source: https://www.britannica.com/place/Ecuador/The-colonial-period
What # is on Moisés Caicedo's Ecuadorian Jersey?
23