history
: In 1500, this Portuguese captain became the first European to reach Brazil, claiming it for Portugal.
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Considered the national dish of Brazil, this hearty stew is made with black beans and various pork or beef products.
Feijoada
Covering much of northwestern Brazil, it is the world's largest tropical rainforest.
Amazon
Question: Standing 98 feet tall on Corcovado Mountain, this Art Deco statue of Jesus Christ overlooks Rio de Janeiro.
Christ the Redeeme
This term refers to the densely populated, informal shantytowns often found on the hillsides of cities like Rio de Janeiro, plagued by crime and lack of infrastructure.
favelas
riginally called "Island of the True Cross," Brazil was renamed for this tree species valuable for its red dye.
Brazilwood
These popular Brazilian snacks are baked cheese rolls made from cassava flour, making them naturally gluten-free.
Pão de Queijo
These massive waterfalls on the border with Argentina consist of about 275 individual falls.
Iguaçu Falls (or Iguazu)?
This massive, modern stadium in Rio de Janeiro is legendary for hosting the 1950 and 2014 World Cup finals
Maracanã Stadium
This massive, critical ecosystem in Brazil is experiencing high rates of deforestation, mostly due to cattle ranching and soy production.
Amazon Rainforest
In the 1600s, this crop became Brazil's main export and Portugal's primary source of wealth
sugar
his national cocktail is made by mixing cachaça, sugar, and lime.
Caipirinha
Located in Maranhão state, this National Park is famous for its vast white sand dunes and seasonal rain-filled lagoons
Lençóis Maranhenses
Rio's dramatic granite peak is accessed by a two-stage cable car system, offering panoramic views of Guanabara Bay.
Sugarloaf Mountain?
this political issue has been described as "endemic at top levels" in Brazil, contributing to widespread public disillusionment and instabili
corruption
: In 1822, this son of the Portuguese king declared independence from Portugal, famously shouting "Independence or Death!
Dom Pedro I
Brazil is the world's largest producer of this breakfast beverage
coffee
This massive inland wetland, spanning parts of Brazil, Paraguay, and Bolivia, is considered one of the world's most pristine wildlife sanctuaries.
Pantanal?
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, this futuristic bowl-shaped building is a landmark of art and architecture in Niterói.
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
A significant economic challenge facing Brazil is this, which measures the massive, widening gap between the rich and the poor, particularly affecting minority groups.
social inequalit
In 1888, this legislation abolished slavery, the last country in the Western world to do so.
What is the Lei Áurea (Golden Law
This popular street food is a teardrop-shaped croquette filled with shredded chicken and cream cheese.
Coxinha
his iconic granite peak, located at the mouth of Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro, is accessed by a cable car.
Sugarloaf Mountain (or Pão de Açúcar)
: Known for its striking cylindrical shape and "flying saucer" appearance, this is the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro.
Cathedral of St. Sebastian
Beyond deforestation, this environmental issue involves the illegal clearing of land for mining and farming, particularly in indigenous territories.
illegal land grabbing (or environmental