Who?
Who was Brazil's mother country?
Portugal
What continent is Brazil located on?
South America
Why is Brazil so big?
They didn't split into smaller countries
What language do Brazilians speak?
Portuguese
Who first came to Brazil from Portugal?
King of Portugal
What is one of Brazil's biggest cities?
São Paulo
Why was Brazilian independence different from others?
Less violent and little bloodshed
Who pushed for independence?
Brazilians
Who attempted to capture Brazil?
Dutch West India Company
How long have settlers been in Brazilian land?
Since 9000
What binds Brazilians together that other countries don't have?
Their separate language (Portuguese)
Has Brazil seen more Imperialism or Nationalism?
Nationalism
Who did King of Portugal leave in charge once he returned to Portugal?
His son, Dom Pedro
What is Brazil's independence date?
September 7th, 1822
Why did Brazil's independence happen without war?
Portugal was too weak after the Napoleonic Wars
What did Brazil gain when Portugal left it as the center of the empire?
Unofficial independence
Who was the King of Portugal fleeing from when he came to Brazil?
Napoleon
What were the 4 main cities developed after independence?
Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Recife, & Ouro Preto
Why did Brazil's monarchy last longer than others?
They wanted it for stability
What helped Brazilian's integrate?
Common cultural traits & economic factors