Geography and Landmarks
This massive, iconic statue of Jesus Christ overlooks Rio de Janeiro from the top of Mount Corcovado.
What is Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor)?
Known universally as "The King," this late legend won three FIFA World Cups with Brazil (1958, 1962, 1970).
Who is Pelé?
This annual festive celebration, held right before Lent with massive parades in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, is Brazil's biggest party.
What is Carnival (Carnaval)?
Developed in Brazil in the early 20th century by the Gracie family, this martial art focuses heavily on ground fighting and submissions.
What is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)?
These famous, addictively chewy Brazilian cheese bread balls are made using tapioca flour (polvilho).
What is Pão de Queijo?
Spanning over 2 million square miles, this world-famous tropical rainforest covers over 60% of Brazil.
What is the Amazon Rainforest?
Brazil holds the record for winning the most FIFA World Cup titles in history, having won this many times.
What is 5 (Pentacampeão)?
Written in 1962, "The Girl from..." this famous Rio neighborhood became an international Bossa Nova hit.
What is Ipanema (The Girl from Ipanema)?
This 3-time Formula 1 World Champion from São Paulo is regarded as one of racing's greatest drivers before his tragic death in 1994.
Who is Ayrton Senna?
Considered Brazil's national dish, this rich black bean stew is traditionally cooked with pork and beef cuts.
What is Feijoada?
This planned city replaced Rio de Janeiro as the national capital of Brazil in 1960.
What is Brasília?
This forward, who wore number 10 for Brazil and starred for Barcelona and PSG, is Brazil's all-time official top goalscorer.
Who is Neymar (Neymar Jr.)?
This pop icon from Rio de Janeiro broke global charts with hits like "Envolver" and "Downtown."
Who is Anitta?
Combining elements of dance, acrobatics, and music, this Afro-Brazilian martial art was created by enslaved Africans in Brazil.
What is Capoeira?
This dark purple super-fruit native to the Amazon palm tree is popularly eaten in sweetened bowls topped with granola and fruit.
What is Açaí?
Located on the border of Brazil and Argentina, this massive waterfall system consists of 275 individual drops.
What are Iguazu Falls (Cataratas do Iguaçu)?
In a shocking 2014 World Cup semi-final hosted on home soil, Brazil suffered a infamous 7–1 defeat to this country.
What is Germany?
Co-created by Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto in the late 1950s, this genre translates to "new trend" or "new wave."
What is Bossa Nova?
Surfer Gabriel Medina made history in 2014 by becoming the first Brazilian to achieve this major title.
What is the WSL World Championship (World Surf League Champion)?
Traditional Brazilian steakhouse dining—where waiters bring skewers of meat directly to your table—is known by this term.
What is Churrascaria (or Rodízio)?
Located in western Brazil, this is the world's largest tropical wetland area, famed for its jaguar density.
What is the Pantanal?
This legendary Rio de Janeiro stadium, built for the 1950 World Cup, is one of the most famous football venues in the world.
What is the Maracanã Stadium?
In 2011, this cover of a Northeastern Brazilian song became an international hit and was also featured in the videogame Pro Evolution Soccer 2013.
What is Ai Se Eu Te Pego (Of if I catch you?)
Nicknamed "Little Flower" (Flor), this Brazilian gymnast won gold in the vault and silver in the all-around at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Who is Rebeca Andrade?
Originating in Northeastern states like Piauí and Maranhão, this one-pot rice dish—often made with chicken or dried beef and colored with annatto—bears a woman's double first name.
Arroz Maria Isabel (or Maria Izabel)?