who is considered the most talented and best soccer player in Brazilian history
Pele (Edson Arantes do Nascimento)
where is the Christ redeemer statue located
Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro
what is the official government in Brazil
It is the Federative Republic of Brazil, a federal presidential republic.
when was Brazil officially discovered
on april 22nd 1500
when is Brazilian independence day
September 7th
Who is widely recognized in Brazil as the "father of aviation" and inventor of the wristwatch?
Alberto Santos Dumont
what landmark consist of 275 waterfalls on the border Argentina
Iguazu Falls
who is the president of Brazil in 2026
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
when did Brazil declare independence from Portugal
September 7th 1822
When is Brazilian valentines day
June 12th
who is the iconic formula 1 pilot known for winning 3 world championships
Ayrton Senna
Which vibrant, colorful steps are a famous landmark in the Santa Teresa neighborhood of Rio?
Pelourinho
what are the 3 branches of Brazil government
executive, legislative, and judicial branches
when was slavery abolished in Brazil
may 13th 1888
What is "samba school"
community groups that spend all year preparing elaborate floats and dances for the carnival
who is the president responsible for constructing the new capital city in Brasilia
Juscelino Kubitschek
which city was built in 1950s to be the modern capital from brazil
Brasília
How long is the presidential term in Brazil
Four years with a possibility of one consecutive re-election
when did Brazil become a republic
November 15th 1889
What is the biggest party in Brazil
carnival it attracts millions of people
who is the most famous Brazilian novelist often considered of the masters in Brazilian litature?
Machado de Assis
where is the famous sandy and bustling Copacabana beach located?
Rio de Janeiro
what is the name of Brazil's legaslative body.
The national congress
When did Brazil fight in WW2
1942-1943
when is carnival celebrated
it takes annually over 5 days leading up to Ash Wednesday usually in February or early march.