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What are the 2 reasons we do not know much about Brazil prior to 1500? 15X
No written language and no permanent structures.
Brazil is found on what continent? What is the approximate population? 10X
South America. About 215 Million.
How many miles is the Amazon Rainforest? What percent is found in Brazil? 15X
2.1 million square miles. 60% is in Brazil.
Name the 3 bodies of water (and direction) that surround South America. 20X
North - Caribbean Sea East - Atlantic Ocean
West - Pacific Ocean
Who claimed Brazil? For what country? 10X
Pedro Alvarez Cabral. Portugal
Brazil is what number largest country on the world? What is the largest country (Bonus)? 10X
5th. Russia.
4 facts about Christ the Redeemer. 30X
Located in Rio de Janeiro. Constructed between 1922 and 1931. 90ft high. On the peak of Mt. Corcovado. 2 million visitors each year.
When did Brazil declare their independence? When was it recognized by Portugal? 15X
September 7, 1822. 1825.
2 facts about the Amazon River. 15X
Largest river in world. Moves as much water as the next 7 largest rivers combined.
What are the 4 terrains of Brazil? 15X
Rainforests, plains, hills, mountain
The 2 SA countries that do not border Brazil. How many actually border it?
Chile and Ecuador. 10.
What year was Brazil claimed by another country? What became the most important export? How did they work the plantations? 20X
1500. Sugar. Slaves.
What is the capital of Brazil? When was it founded? What was the previous capital? Why was it was switched? 15X
Brasilia. 1960. Rio de Janeiro. Encourage country development from the interior of the country.
The meaning of temperate. 10X
having seasons
The 4 major economic industries of Brazil. 15X
Agriculture, mining, service industry and manufacturing.
What is the main reason for high crime in Brazil? 15X
Economic Gap.
Complete date of US independence. When was it recognized (specific day / date)? 15X
July 4, 1776
Evacuation Day Nov. 25 1783
What happened in 1888, 1889, & 1985? 20X
1888 - Abolished slavery
1889 - Military overthrow of government
1985 - Military gave power back to civilians.
What is a favelas?
Where people live in Brazil who are very poor
4 facts about Mount Roraima. 20X
Tabletop Mountain. Borders Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela. Takes 6-7 days to reach top. Considered prehistoric due to lack of plant and animal diversity.
The good and bad on deforestation. 20X
1) not good - cutting down trees, environmental issue
2) good - make room for human settlement and development
Difference between voting in the United States and Brazil. 20X
When you're 18 in the US you have the right to vote, but in Brazil you are required by law to vote (18-70).
How many casualties did Brazil have during the Paraguayan War? What did Brazil become after this? 20X
71,000 deaths. Brazil became a neutral country and avoided involvement of other countries political and military affairs.
What is the definition of GDP per capita? What is the current number in Brazil? 20X
Definition - the amount of money the average person makes in an area. About $10,000 a year.
Brazil's climate to the north and south. 20X
Mostly tropical to the north and temperate to the south.