Pre-Columbian Ecuador
Spanish Conquest and Colonial Period
Independence and Republic
Modern Ecuador (20th–21st Century)
100
Which ancient coastal culture is known for one of the oldest pottery traditions in Ecuador?
Valdivia
100
In which century did the Spanish conquer Ecuador?
16th century
100
On what date is Ecuador’s First Cry of Independence celebrated?
August 10
100
Which country fought a war with Ecuador in 1941?
Peru
200
Which empire ruled Ecuador before the Spanish arrived?
Inca Empire
200
Who is he? (Founder of Quito, 1534)
Sebastian de Benalcazar
200
Which battle secured Ecuador’s independence in 1822?
Pichincha
200
Which currency did Ecuador adopt in 2000?
US dollar
300
Who were the indigenous people that lived around Quito before the Incas?
Quitu
300
What was the colonial administrative region called that governed Quito?
Real Audiencia
300
Who is he? (Leader of the independence army)
Antonio José de Sucre
300
Who is he? (Leader of the Liberal Revolution)
Eloy Alfaro
400
Which economic activity was essential for coastal indigenous societies?
Fishing
400
What labor system forced Indigenous people to work for Spaniards?
Encomienda
400
Who was Ecuador’s first president?
Juan José Flores
400
What conflict occurred between Ecuador and Peru in 1995?
Cenepa War