Ecuador was part of the erstwhile _____________.
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Aztec Empire
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Mayan Empire
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Inca Empire
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Portuguese Empire
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Correct answer
Explanation
Ecuador was part of the Inca Empire at the time of Spanish conquest in the 15th century. The Inca Empire, centered in Peru (Cuzco), extended its territory into what is now modern-day Ecuador. The Aztec and Mayan Empires were located in Mesoamerica (Mexico/Central America), and the Portuguese Empire never colonized Ecuador.