Geograhy
Brazil is home to the largest rainforest in the world and the second longest river: ___________
The Amazon River
The approximate population of Brazil in millions is: ____
around 213 to 215 million people
This biome is home to 20% of the world's water supply
The Amazon Rainforest
Portuguese explorers first reached the coast of Brazil in the year of ________
1500
The highest point in Brazil is ______ at 2,995.3 meters
Pico da Neblina - Amazonas
Carnival and Festa Junina have ______ origins
European
This biome occupies only 2% of Brazilian territory and is characterized as a grassland.
Pampa
Before Europeans arrived in the 15th century, the land of Brazil was already home to millions of _____ people.
Indingenous
Which two countries in South America don't share boarders with Brazil?
Chile and Ecuador
These three main ethnic groups form the basis of the Brazilian population according to the text.
Indigenous peoples, Europeans, and Africans
The largest tropical wetland of the planet is
Pantanal
After gaining independence from Portugal in 1822, Brazil was governed under the _____ system until 1889.
Monarchical