Quiz: Cañari Civilization

What crops did the Cañari cultivate in terraced fields?

• Maize, Potatoes, Quinoa, Beans

• Maize, Potatoes, Rice, Quinoa

• Wheat, Barley, Quinoa, Beans

• Corn, Potatoes, Quinoa, Beans

What was the traditional Cañari religion like?

• Monotheistic with belief in one god

• Polytheistic with belief in multiple gods

• Atheistic with no belief in gods

• Pantheistic with belief in nature as god

Which natural elements did the Cañari worship?

• Rivers, Lakes, Forests, Deserts

• Sun, Moon, Stars, Mountains

• Wind, Rain, Lightning, Earthquakes

• Clouds, Thunder, Snow, Volcanoes

What type of organization did the Cañari have?

• Only political organization

• No social organization

• Complex social and political organization

• Simple social structure

What did the Cañari build in their region?

• Wooden houses, Mud huts, Bamboo structures, Straw shelters

• Stone fortresses and cities

• Brick buildings, Concrete structures, Glass skyscrapers, Steel towers

• Tents, Caves, Igloos, Yurts

Where did the Cañari inhabit?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Andean region of Ecuador

• Patagonia Desert

• Galapagos Islands

What empire arrived after the Cañari in the region?

• Olmec Empire

• Inca Empire

• Aztec Empire

• Mayan Empire

What were the Cañari known for in terms of agriculture?

• Animal husbandry

• Hunting and gathering

• Fish farming

• Sophisticated agricultural techniques