Colonial History
Impact of Colonization on Food
Factors Affecting Food Choices
Etiquette + Taboos
General Culture
100

Country that colonised Brazil

Portugal
100

These two places were the primary foreign influencers on Brazil's cuisine.

Portugal and Africa

100

Two foods that are commonly grown in Brazil

Any of the following: Oranges, cassava, soy beans, coffee, corn, cocoa, sugar, and beans.

100

This individual must always be present at the dinner table before everybody starts eating

The host

100

This is the most widely spoken language in Brazil

Portuguese

200

The year that Brazil was discovered in

1500

200

This was the result of the abolition of the slave trade, and was something that many black families did after they gained their freedom.

Sell food on the street

200

Brazil has an extensive number of this.

Cattle and poultry

200

These actions are considered rude and disruptive when done next to individuals eating a meal

Smoking, any form of loud noise, loud chewing

200

This is the most popular sport in Brazil

Soccer aka. football

300

The industry that gave Brazil a lot of wealth

The sugar industry

300

These two foods, common to Africa, were brought to Brazil by Portuguese settlers.

Banana and Yam

300
These factors affect Brazil's agricultural success.

Vast amount of arable land and wide range in climate


300

It is taboo to eat fish without fins or scales due to this religion

Catholicism 

300
This is the most widely celebrated festival in Brazil

Pre-Lenten Festival

400

The year that Brazil gained independence

1822

400

The national dish of Brazil

Feijoada

400

Brazilians do not eat a lot of this.

Processed or packaged food

400

Your cutlery must be in this direction opposing the table to indicate you are done eating

Parallel

400

This traditional garment is often worn during religious ceremonies or celebrations, along with a head scarf.

Baiana Dress

500
Gold was discovered in this Brazilian state in 1695

Minas Gerias

500

These two Brazilian dishes were the result of African influence in Brazil.

Vatapa and Acaraje

500

In this year the Brazilian government introduced a new set of dietary guidelines.

2014

500

This specific species of fish is seen as taboo to eat 

Black Prochilodus

500

This classical composer shaped modern Brazilian music.

Heitor Villa-Lobos