Geography
The largest city in Brazil
São Paulo
The country Brazil became independent from
Portugal
The most popular sport in Brazil
Soccer/Football
This chocolate desert is made by mixing condensed milk, butter and cocoa powder, with sprinkles covering the outside layer
Brigadeiro
The Christ of Redeemer is located in this city
Rio de Janeiro
The capital of Brazil
Brasília
The year when Brazil became an independent country
1822
The second longest river in the World, home to Brazil, about 3,900 miles long
Amazon
A classic cheese bread made with manioc flower and Minas cheese
Pao de Queijo
A ballroom dance of Brazilian origin, characterized by simple forward and backward steps and tilting, rocking body movements, dancing to syncopated rhythms
Samba
The famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches are located in this city
Rio de Janeiro
The year Brazil won its first Soccer World Cup
1958
The current president of Brazil
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
This caffeinated soft drink is named after the plant from which its powder base is extracted
Guarana
The highest immigrant population in Brazil is from this country
Japan
The only South American mainland country other than Ecuador not to border Brazil
Chile
According to tradition, who declared Brazil independent upon a neighing white steed
Dom Pedro I
27
This deep fried fast-food dish consists of half-circle or rectangle-shaped crust pies with savory fillings
Pastel
The most famous fighting style in Brazil, primarily using chokeholds and joint locks to incapacitate an attacker
Jiu-Jitsu
The number of countries Brazil borders with
Ten
During the Brazilian Empire, this was the most important crop for Brazil's economic growth
Coffee
The Itaipu dam uses the force of this river to make its hydroelectricity
Parana River
Recognized as a national dish, this roll cake is made up of thin sheets of cake layered with melted guava paste, sprinkled with sugar in its outer shell
Bolo de Rolo
A festival that happens over a few days, usually just before Lent(fast), as an opportunity to enjoy treats for the last time
Carnival