- 1. What is the capital city of Ecuador?
A) Guayaquil
B) La Paz
C) Quito
D) Cuenca
- 2. In which South American country is Quito located?
A) Peru
B) Chile
C) Colombia
D) Ecuador
- 3. What is the approximate population of Quito?
A) 500,000
B) 5 million
C) 2.7 million
D) 1 million
- 4. Which mountain range can be seen from Quito?
A) Himalayas
B) Appalachians
C) Andes
D) Rocky Mountains
- 5. Which famous Ecuadorian painter was born in Quito?
A) Guayasamín
B) Kahlo
C) Botero
D) Picasso
- 6. In which year was Quito founded?
A) 1534
B) 1620
C) 1776
D) 1492
- 7. What is the elevation of Quito, making it one of the world's highest capital cities?
A) 500 meters (1,640 feet)
B) 4,000 meters (13,123 feet)
C) 1,000 meters (3,280 feet)
D) 2,850 meters (9,350 feet)
- 8. Which prominent square is located in the heart of Quito's historic center?
A) Plaza Grande
B) Times Square
C) Red Square
D) Trafalgar Square
- 9. What is the predominant religion in Quito and Ecuador?
A) Buddhism
B) Hinduism
C) Islam
D) Roman Catholicism
- 10. What is the main language spoken in Quito?
A) Spanish
B) Chinese
C) English
D) French
- 11. Which volcano near Quito last erupted in 1999 causing the city to be covered in a layer of ash?
A) Pichincha
B) Vesuvius
C) Fuji
D) Kilimanjaro
- 12. Which famous tourist attraction can be reached by taking the TelefériQo cable car in Quito?
A) Christ the Redeemer
B) Eiffel Tower
C) Pichincha Volcano
D) Great Wall of China
- 13. What is the currency used in Ecuador including in Quito?
A) US Dollar
B) Pound Sterling
C) Yen
D) Euro
- 14. What is the name of the historic center of Quito, known for its well-preserved colonial architecture?
A) Modern Quarter
B) Downtown District
C) Old Town
D) New City
- 15. Which famous street in Quito is lined with historic buildings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Wall Street
B) Champs-Elysees
C) Calle La Ronda
D) Broadway
- 16. When is Quito's Foundation Day celebrated each year?
A) December 6
B) February 14
C) September 15
D) July 4
- 17. Which famous Ecuadorian festival takes place in Quito during Holy Week and features elaborate processions and religious ceremonies?
A) Inti Raymi
B) Carnaval
C) Diablada
D) Semana Santa
- 18. What is the traditional alcoholic beverage made from fermented corn that is popular in Quito and throughout Ecuador?
A) Vodka
B) Chicha
C) Beer
D) Wine
- 19. What is the name of the traditional music and dance style of the Andean region that is commonly performed in Quito?
A) Sanjuanito
B) Flamenco
C) Ballet
D) Hip Hop
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