Ancient Quito
Colonial Quito
Independence & Republic
Modern Quito & Culture
100
Which indigenous group liven in the Quito area before the Incas?
The Quitus
100
In what year was Quito founded by the Spanish?
1534
100
What important historical event happened in Quito on August 10, 1809?
The First Cry of Independence
100
What is Quito’s nickname because of its location?
The Middle of the World
200
Which civilization later conquered the Quito region?
The Incas
200
Which Spanish conquistador founded Quito?
Sebastián de Benalcázar
200
Which country was Ecuador part of after independence from Spain?
Gran Colombia
200
In what year was Quito declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
1978
300
What was the name given to Quito as an important northern Inca city?
The northern capital of the Inca Empire
300
What religion strongly influenced colonial Quito’s architecture and art?
Catholicism
300
In what year did Ecuador become an independent country?
1830
300
What monument marks the equator near Quito?
La Mitad del Mundo
400
Which legendary general defended Quito against the Spanish conquest?
Rumiñahui
400
What artistic movement made colonial Quito famous worldwide?
The Quito School of Art (Escuela Quiteña)
400
Which battle secured Ecuador’s independence in 1822?
The Battle of Pichincha
400
Which active volcano is located next to the city of Quito?
Pichincha Volcano
500
What Inca emperor expanded control into present-day Quito?
Huayna Cápac
500
Which church is considered one of the best examples of colonial baroque in Quito?
La Compañía de Jesús
500
Which famous leader helped liberate Quito from Spanish rule?
Antonio José de Sucre
500
Why is Quito historically important in Latin America’s cultural heritage?
Because it has one of the best-preserved historic centers in the region