Brazil Geography
"On which continent is Brazil located?"
a) Asia
b) Africa
c) South America
d) North America
c) South America
"Which cooking method is a staple in Brazilian cuisine, known for its flavorful, smoky dishes?"
a) Barbecue
b) Steaming
a) Barbecue
Where is the Christ the Redeemer Statue?
In Rio de Janeiro
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasilia
Which president from Minas Gerais died before taking office?
Tancredo Neves
"Which ocean borders Brazil to the east?"
a) Atlantic Ocean
b) Pacific Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Arctic Ocean
a) the Atlantic Ocean
What is Brazil's largest food export?
a) Soybeans
b) Coffee
c) Sugar
d) Beef
a) Soybeans
"What is the predominant language spoken in Brazil?"
Portuguese
Are there more than 200 million people in Brazil?
Yes
WHat is the oldest city in Minas Gerais?
Mariana
-1817
"Which of the following countries shares a border with Brazil?"
a) Canada
b) Peru
c) Chile
Peru
Which of the following ingredients are used to make a traditional Caipirinha?
a) Lime, sugar, cachaça
b) Lime, rum, mint
c) Orange, sugar, vodka
d) Lemon, tequila, honey
a) Lime, sugar, cachaça
Which dance is most closely associated with Brazilian culture?
a) Samba
b) The Twist
c) Tango
d) Salsa
a) Samba
True or false: Brazil has the 7th highest population in the world?
True
Whats is the capital of Minas Gerais?
Belo Horizonte
What is the major river in Brazil?
the Amazon River
What is the main ingredient in the Brazilian dish pão de queijo?
a) Cornmeal
b) Tapioca flour
c) Rice flour
d) Cheese
b) Tapioca flour
Brazil is home to the largest population of _____ people outside of _____.
a) Irish people outside of Ireland
b) Japanese people outside of Japan
c) Italian people outside of Italy
d) German people outside of Germany
b) Japanese people outside of Japan
How many times has the Brazilian national football team won the FIFA World Cup?
5 times
How many cities are there in the state of Minas Gerais?
a) 900
b) 831
c) 853
d) 1,102
c) 853
What is the major rainforest in Brazil?
the Amazon Rainforest
"What is cassava?"
a) A kind of chocolate
b) A starchy root vegetable
c) A tropical fruit
d) A type of fish
b) A starchy root vegetable
Which Brazilian city is famous for its annual Carnival celebration?
a) São Paulo
b) Salvador
c) Rio de Janeiro
d) Brasília
c) Rio de Janeiro
Brazil is the world's largest exporter of _____.
a) Coffee
b) Gum
c) Chocolate
d) Tea
a) Coffee
Explanation: Brazil has been the world’s largest producer and exporter of coffee for over 150 years, contributing a significant portion of the global supply.
Which writer from Itabira wrote the famous poem that begins with 'There was a stone in the middle of the path'?
a) João Guimarães Rosa
b) Carlos Drummond de Andrade
c) Clarice Lispector
d) Machado de Assis
b) Carlos Drummond de Andrade