Vocab. 1
a giant urban area that includes surrounding cities and suburbs
megacity
one part of a situation, idea, or plan that has many parts
aspect
Who were the first Europeans to find Brazil?
the Portuguese
What is macumba?
a religion that combines beliefs and practices of African and Indian religions with Christianity
a huge slum in Brazil
favela
to take part in an activity or event
participated
What drew many people to Brazil in the late 1600s and early 1700s?
the discovery of gold and precious gems
Which of the following regions has the largest population in Brazil?
the southeast
one’s family origins, especially the nationality or relationship to someone important who lived a long time ago
descent
very impressive or dramatic
spectacular
What is the government of Brazil like today?
It has an elected president and legislature.
Which makes farming and raising livestock difficult in the northeastern region of Brazil?
frequent droughts
to show or express
reflect
the only one of its kind
unique
Which of the following statements is true about Brazil's population today?
Nearly 40 percent of its people are of mixed African and European descent.
Which of the following will most likely happen to Brazil’s interior region due to its abundant land and mild climate?
It will become an important area for agriculture.
having a lot of small parts or details put together in a complicated way
elaborate
to make someone interested in something, or make them want to take part in something
attracted
What is the official language of Brazil?
Portuguese
Which of the following factors have contributed to the rise of development in the Amazon region?
logging, mining, and new roads