THE INCAS
Who were the Incas?
They were an ancient civilization.
What are the flag colors?
Yellow, blue, and red.
Which city was the first to declare independence in Ecuador?
Guayaquil
Who was the first president of Ecuador?
Juan José Flores
Who are nomads?
People who move from place to place
Where did the Incas live?
What is the capital city?
Quito.
Who was an important leader in the independence process of Ecuador?
Simón Bolívar
Who was the first woman to vote in Ecuador?
Matilde Hidalgo
Who are sedentary people?
People who live in one place
What language did the Incas speak?
They spoke Quechua.
What money is used?
US dollar.
In what year did the Battle of Pichincha take place?
1822
Which president led the Liberal Revolution and promoted education and railroads?
Eloy Alfaro
What do nomads do to find food?
They hunt animals
Collect fruits
Who was the most important Inca leader?
The Sapa Inca (the emperor).
What language is spoken?
Spanish.
When was Cuenca’s independence declared?
November 3, 1820
Who was the president when slavery was abolished in Ecuador?
José María Urbina
What do sedentary people do for food?
What did the Incas build?
Roads, temples, and cities.
Name the four regions of Ecuador.
Coast, Highlands, Amazon, or Galápagos.
When did Guayaquil declare its independence?
October 9, 1820
Which president modernized Ecuador and had a strong influence of the Catholic Church?
Gabriel García Moreno
Which group builds permanent houses and villages?
Sedentary people