Portugese
Portugal
When did the Portuguese arrive to Brazil?
In 1500s
How do Brazilians greet each other?
Men greet between each other with a handshake and Women greet between each other with a kiss on the cheek.
What is the official language of Brazil?
Portuguese
What is a major cultural celebration in Brazil?
Carnaval
How much native Portuguese speakers are there?
Around 230 million speakers
In what year did Brazil declare independence from Portugal?
1822
what type of items you shouldn't gift?
wallets, keychains, and perfumes since they are considered personal items
What is the most popular dance in Brazil?
Samba
What is the dominant religion in Brazil?
Catholism
What are 3 countries that speak Portuguese?
Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde
Who found Brazil first?
Pedro Alvares Cabral
What's considered rude in Brazil?
Yawning and stretching in public.
Popular football teams in Brazil?
Cruziero- Sao Paulo, Santos, and Flamengo
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasilia
Portuguese is the official language of how many countries?
9 countries (Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Timbor-Leste, and Principe.
When was gold discovered in Brazil?
18th Century
What is the etiquette for attending a Brazilian home?
To bring flowers or a small gift.
What are some traditional Brazilian cuisine dishes?
Feijoada (black bean stew), Acaraje (fried bean cakes) and Bolo Rolo (custard cake roll)
What is the most popular street name in Brazil?
Rua Dois
how many Portuguese speakers are there in the United States
693,000
How did slavery end in Brazil?
With the passage of the Lei Aurea (Golden Law) signed by Princess Isabel.
What are bad conversation topics to avoid?
Politics, poverty, religion, and Argentina (It's considered a rival)
Which are the only 2 countries that Brazil doesn't border?
Ecuador and Chile
What is the highest point in Brazil?
Pico de Neblina