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What are the 2 reasons we do not know much about Brazil prior to 1500? 15X
No written language and no permanent structures.
Brazil is found on what continent? How large is it in the world in terms of land area? What is the approximate population? 10X
South America. 5th largest. About 215 Million.
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2.1 million square miles. 60% is in Brazil.
Name the 3 bodies of water (and direction) that surround South America. 20X
North - Caribbean Sea East - Atlantic Ocean
West - Pacific Ocean
Who led Brazil to gain independence from Portugal? 10X
Dom Pedro l
What is the largest city in Brazil? What is Brazil the leading producer of in the world? 10X
Sao Paulo. Coffee
5 facts about Christ the Redeemer. 30X
Located in Rio de Janeiro. Constructed between 1922 and 1931. 124ft high. On the peak of Mt. Corcovado. 2 million visitors each year.
When did Brazil declare their independence? When was it recognized by Portugal? 15X
September 7, 1822. 1825.
2 facts about the Amazon River. 15X
Largest river in world. Moves as much water as the next 7 largest rivers combined.
What are the 4 terrains of Brazil? What is a favelas? 15X
Rainforests, plains, hills, mountain
Where people live in Brazil who are very poor
What is the form of government in Brazil? Where do they make the laws? What is the most influential culture there? 20X
abigail
What year was Brazil claimed by another country? What country? What became the most important export? How did they work the plantations? 20X
slaves
What is the capital of Brazil? When was it founded? What was the previous capital? Why was it was switched? 15X
Brasilia. 1960. Rio de Janeiro. Encourage country development from the interior of the country.
Brazil is almost as big as the US. How many states does Brazil have? Why do you think the US has many more states even though it is only slightly larger that Brazil? 25X
26. Brazil includes 60% of the Amazon Rain forest and also the Amazon River flows directly through, taking up much space.
The 4 major economic industries of Brazil. 15X
david johnson the 3rd
What is the main reason for high crime in Brazil? 15X
Economic Gap.
Carnival of Brazil marks the beginning of what? How long does it last? How many people attend on a daily basis? 15X
Beginning of lent (Easter season). Many days.
2 million people every day.
What happened in 1888, 1889, and 1985? 20X
1888 - Abolished slavery
1889 - Military overthrow of government
1985 - Military gave power back to civilians
How many South American countries does Brazil border? What 2 South American countries do not border Brazil? 15X
freedom
4 facts about Mount Roraima. 20X
Tabletop Mountain. Borders Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela. Takes 6-7 days to reach top. Considered prehistoric due to lack of plant and animal diversity.
Give the 2 perspectives (good and bad) and the "definition"of deforestation in the 1600's. 20X
1) not good - cutting down trees, environmental issue
2) good - make room for human settlement and development
It was called Colonization in the 1600's
Difference between voting in the United States and Brazil. 20X
When you're 18 in the US you have the right to vote, but in Brazil you are required by law to vote (18-70).
How many casualties did Brazil have during the Paraguayan War? What did Brazil become after this? 20X
71,000 deaths. Brazil became a neutral country and avoided involvement of other countries political and military affairs.
What is the definition of GDP per capita? What is the current number in Brazil? 20X
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Explain Brazil's climate and 2 reasons for it. 20X
Mostly tropical but temperate (seasonal) as you move south. The reason is that the equator runs through northern Brazil so moving south it gets cooler away from the equator, and southern South America is the closest continent to Antarctica.