Pre-Columbian Cultures
Which indigenous culture is considered one of the oldest in Ecuador?
Valdivia culture
Which European country conquered Ecuador?
Spain
Which empire ruled Ecuador during the colonial period?
The Spanish Empire
In which year did Ecuador gain independence?
1822
What is the capital city of Ecuador?
Quito
Which culture built the archaeological site of Ingapirca?
The Incas
In which century did the Spanish arrive in Ecuador?
16th century
What was the main religion imposed during colonial times?
Catholicism
Which battle secured Ecuador’s independence?
Battle of Pichincha
What is Ecuador’s official currency today?
The US dollar
Which region was mainly inhabited by the Shuar people?
The Amazon region
Who conquered Quito in 1534?
Sebastián de Benalcázar
What was the name of the political division that governed Ecuador?
Royal Audience of Quito
Who led the independence army in Ecuador?
Antonio José de Sucre
In which year did Ecuador adopt dollarization?
2000
Which culture is famous for the “Venus of Valdivia” figures?
Valdivia culture
Which indigenous leader resisted the Spanish conquest in Quito?
Rumiñahui
Which economic activity was most important during colonial Ecuador?
Agriculture
Which country was Ecuador part of after independence?
Gran Colombia
Which Ecuadorian islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Galápagos Islands
Which indigenous group resisted Inca and Spanish domination in the coastal region?
The Manteño-Huancavilca culture
What was the main goal of the Spanish conquest?
To obtain gold and resources
Which social system placed Spaniards at the top and indigenous people at the bottom?
The caste system
In which year did Ecuador become an independent republic?
1830
Which natural region is Ecuador known for its high biodiversity and volcanoes?
The Andean region