Pre-Hispanic Quito
Which indigenous group inhabited the region of present-day Quito before the Inca expansion?
Quitus
In what year was Quito officially founded by the Spanish?
1534
Quito’s historic center is famous for its:
Colonial churches
On which date is Quito’s independence commemorated?
August 10, 1809
The Quitu culture was especially known for its:
Pottery and ceramics
Who is credited as the founder of the city of Quito?
Sebastián de Benalcázar
Which artistic movement flourished in Quito during the colonial period?
Baroque
Why is August 10, 1809 known as “The First Cry of Independence”?
It was the first uprising against Spanish rule
Which civilization incorporated Quito into the Inca Empire in the late 15th century?
Inca
The Spanish founded Quito on the ruins of which Inca city?
Quitu-Cara settlement
The “Quito School of Art” mainly combined European styles with:
Indigenous elements
Which battle secured independence for Quito and the region?
Battle of Pichincha
Which Inca ruler is historically associated with the northern expansion that included Quito?
Huayna Cápac
Which economic activity was most important in colonial Quito during the 17th century?
Textile production
Which church is considered one of the most important examples of Baroque architecture in Quito?
La Compañía de Jesús
In what year was Quito declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
1978