Brazil's Flag, Currency, and Fun Facts
What colors make up the Brazilian flag?
Green, Yellow, and Blue
What is the name of the world's largest rainforest that is located in Brazil?
The Amazon Rainforest
What continent is Brazil located in?
South America
How are schools in Brazil and the United States SIMILAR?
there are public and private schools, public school is free, students can wear uniforms, they have desks, etc.
Every year Brazil have a celebration called...
Carnival
How many stars are on the Brazilian flag?
27 stars! (26 for each state and one for the federal district)
How many layers are there in the rainforest?
4 layers
Brazil is the ________ country in South America.
largest
How are schools in Brazil and the United States DIFFERENT?
when kids start school (their age), they go for four hours a day, they can go to school in the morning or afternoon, they end school (their age), etc.
What is Brazil's favorite sport?
futebol
What is the name of the famous statue in Rio de Janeiro?
Christ the Redeemer
The Amazon Rainforest is home to many different species of _______ and ________.
Plants and Animals
What ocean is off the coast of Brazil?
The Atlantic Ocean
When do students start school in Brazil? (what age?)
at seven years old
How do Brazilians celebrate Carnival?
By wearing costumes, having big parades with floats, etc.
What is Brazil's currency?
A Real
Name one animal that lives in the Amazon Rainforest.
Answers will vary.
Piranha, Spider monkeys, jaguars, snakes, birds, fish, butterflies, etc.
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasilia
Brazilian children go to school ____ hours a day.
four
What type of music is popular during Carnival?
Samba
What is the main language in Brazil?
Portuguese
Because it was hard for people to travel through the Amazon rainforest, they built the...
Trans-Amazon Highway
How many states make up Brazil?
26 states
If a student wants to attend college, they must take a test called the...
vestibular
What are some important crops in Brazil?
Coffee, cotton, sugar cane, rice, etc.