Government
who is the current president in Brazil right now
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva/ Lula
Which Portuguese explorer is credited with the "discovery" of Brazil in April 1500?
Pedro Álvares Cabral
Known globally by his nickname, which Brazilian athlete is the only player in history to win three FIFA World Cups (1958, 1962, and 1970)?
Pelé/O Rei
What is the national dish of Brazil, traditionally served on Wednesdays and Saturdays?
Feijoada
What color do Brazilians traditionally wear on New Year’s Eve (Réveillon) to bring peace and good luck for the coming year?
White
The Brazil's capital State
Brasília
In 1822, which member of the Portuguese royal family declared Brazil's independence and became its first emperor
Dom Pedro I
Which Brazilian author wrote the international bestseller The Alchemist which has been translated into over 80 languages
Paulo Coelho
Which popular chocolate treat was named after a 1940s presidential candidate?
Brigadeiro
In Rio de Janeiro, what unique tradition involves the ocean and the goddess Yemanjá right after the clock strikes midnight on New Year's?
Jumping seven waves
are people in Brazil force to vote/what age can they vote
yes/18-70
in 1888, what was the primary purpose of the "Lei Áurea" (Golden Law)
To abolish slavery
Which legendary Formula 1 driver, a three-time World Champion, is considered a national hero in Brazil and has a major highway in São Paulo named after him?
Ayrton Senna
What is the name of the "cheese bread" from the Minas Gerais region that is naturally gluten-free?
Pão de Queijo
Celebrated in June, what is the name of the "June Festivals" where people dress as "caipiras" (country folk) and dance the quadrilha?
Festa Junina
Who holds the record for serving the most terms as President of Brazil
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
In 1960, the capital of Brazil was moved from Rio de Janeiro to this purpose-built, modernist city.
Brasília
Who is the Brazilian supermodel who reigned as the world's highest-paid model for 15 consecutive years (2002–2017) and is a prominent environmental activist?
Gisele Bündchen
In the state of Bahia, what famous street food consists of deep-fried mashed black-eyed peas stuffed with spicy fillings?
Acarajé
Which legendary creature from Brazilian folklore is a one-legged, pipe-smoking prankster who wears a magic red cap?
Saci-Pererê
How many years can a Brazilian President stay before they have to run for re-election
4 years
Brazil was the only independent South American country to send ground troops to fight in Europe during World War II. Which side did they join?
The Allies
In Brazil, who is celebrated as the "Father of Aviation" for performing the first public flight of a powered airplane (the 14-bis) in 1906
Alberto Santos-Dumont
What is the primary spirit used in Brazil’s national cocktail, the Caipirinha
Cachaça
What is the "Bumba Meu Boi" tradition, which is a major festival in Northern and Northeastern Brazil?
A folk theatrical performance about the death and resurrection of an ox