How did Catholic missionaries change Indigenous communities?
They taught religion, changed traditions, and built churches
Who was Manuela Cañizares?
A woman who helped organize secret meetings for independence
Who lost more land and rights in the 2nd Colonial Period?
Indigenous people
True or False: Caciques helped make decisions in the community.
True
What happened to Atahualpa after giving gold to the Spanish?
He was killed
Why did the first independence movement fail?
Because the Spanish crushed the rebellion, and many leaders were captured.
What did Indigenous people use to keep records before writing?
Quipus
Why are quipus important in history?
They show how the Incas counted and recorded things
What is syncretism?
The mix of Indigenous and Spanish cultures, religions, and traditions
What kind of work did many Indigenous people do for the Spanish?
Hard labor in mines or farms
What did Manuela Cañizares say when the men hesitated to fight for freedom?
"Cowards! Born for slavery!
What is the name of the building where Manuela Cañizares held the secret meeting?
Her house (Casa de Manuela Cañizares)
What system forced Indigenous people to work for the Spanish?
Encomienda system
Who was one of the heroes of independence?
Simon Bolivar
What did Indigenous people use to keep records before writing?
Quipus
What started to change in the 3rd Colonial Period?
Indigenous and mestizos wanted freedom
How did the Spanish convince some Indigenous people to help them?
They promised power or protection
When did the 1st Colonial Period start?
1492
Who conquered the Inca Empire?
Francisco Pizarro
What did a cacique do in Indigenous communities?
Led the people / solved problems
What was the name of the first independence movement in Ecuador?
The cry of independece