This exercise checks for your knowledge of Ecuador and Panama.

1. The languages spoken in Ecuador are…

– A is incorrect because Spanish and Mayan are predominantly spoken in Mexico and Guatemala.
– B is incorrect because Spanish and Nahuatl are spoken in Mexico.
– **C is the correct answer** because of the South American Indians who live in Ecuador and speak Spanish, Quechua, and other indigenous languages.

2. Ecuadorians celebrate the Festival of San Juan in the month of..

– A is incorrect because it is not in May.
– **B is the correct answer** because San Juan is celebrated in June.
– C is incorrect because it is not in July.

3. El tamborito is a traditional … from Panama.

– **A is the correct answer**. El tamborito is a traditional dance.
– B is incorrect because it is not a handicraft.
– C is incorrect because it is not food.

1. C
2. B
3. A

1. C

Otavalo is a city in Ecuador best known for its textiles.

2. D

Serenatas Quiteñas are musical tributes to the capital city of Ecuador, Quito.

3. A

Sanjuanito is a popular dance in Ecuador. It is traditionally danced on the 24th of June, at the time of the Festival of San Juan.

4. E

Fiestas de Quito is an event celebrated every 6th of December when Quito was established as a city.

5. B

El Cotopaxi is known as the tallest active volcano in the world.

1. C
2. D
3. A
4. E
5. B

Some of the activities at Fiestas de Quito are:
– the serenades
– fairs with traditional Ecuadorian food
– traditional dances
– parades of musicians and dancers in national costumes (el desfile)
– open-air concerts

You should write about your favorite activity and give reasons why, so do research on some of the activities mentioned above and decide what activity you find the most appealing to write about.

I think my favorite activity would be the parade. It would be so interesting to see people dancing their way down the main street of Quito in their colorful traditional clothes, accompanied by the Ecuadorian orchestra. I think the parade gives insight into Ecuadorian culture and the influences that shaped it.