Jeopardy - Brazilian Heritage Day!

History

100

Which country was the person who discovered Brazil from?

Portugal

200

What is a famous holiday in Brazil?

Tiradentes Day

300

When did Brazil become a independent country?

1822

400

Which year was Brazil discovered? (Bonus 200 pts if you guess the correct month and day!)

April 22, 1500

Sports

100

Brazil held what major event in 2014?

The 2014 FIFA World Cup

200

Which player on the Brazilian soccer has the number 11 on his Jersey?

Neymar Jr.

300

Which Brazilian soccer player began playing professionally at age 15, made his international debut at age 16, and scored two World Cup goals at age 17?

Pele (Edson Aeantes Do Nascimento)

400

Which is the correct spelling of this famous Brazilian soccer player? A) Ronaldinho or B) Rohnaldino or C) Rohnaldinho?

A) Ronaldinho

Culture

100

What is the official language of Brazil?

Portuguese

200

What is the most popular sport in Brazil?

Futbol or Soccer

300

What is the most popular Religion of Brazil?

Roman Catholicism

400

What are the popular types of art in Brazil?

Body Art and Painted Pottery

Miscellaneous

100

What is Brazil's overall average temperature range? (A) 50s (B) 60s (C) 70s (D) 80s (E) 90s

(C) 70s 

72 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit

200

Is Brazil the 3rd, 5th, 13th, 15th, or 17th largest country in the world?

Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world

300

What is the approximate population of Brazil?

200.4 million

400

How many stars can be found in the Brazilian flag?

26

Geography

100

What is the capital of Brazil?

Brasilia

200

How many countries does Brazil border?

10

300

What percentage of Brazil is rain forest?

50%

400

Which city is the Christ The Redeemer statue located in?

Rio De Janeiro