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100

What is a major city in Piaui?

Picos

100

Which Afro-Brazilian martial art combines dance and acrobatics?

Capoeira

100

what dish made from sun-dried, salted beef is a common staple in the Northeast region of Brazil?

carne de sol

200

What is the national capital? 

Brasilia

200

What is the carnival they celebrate in the Northeast region and where do they celebrate it?

The Electric Carnival(Salvador, Bahia)

200

what famous layered sponge cake filled with guava paste is a traditional sweet from Pernambuco?

bolo de rolo

300

What is the state capital of Paraiba?

João Pessoa

300

What famous Brazilian dance and music style, full of drums and colorful costumes, is especially popular during Carnival in Northeast Brazi?

samba

300

what is a rich, creamy paste made from bread, shrimp, coconut milk, peanuts, cashews, and dendê oil?

Vatapá

400

What states touch Bahia? (only need 1 for correct answer)

Sergipe, Alagoas, Pernambuco, Piaui, or Maranhao

400

What festival in Northeast Brazil often celebrate this June festival with bonfires, dancing, and traditional foods like corn cake and popcorn?

Festa Junina

400

name 3 desserts

Bolo de Rolo, Cartola, Cocada, Quindim, Cuscuz de Tapioca, Pé de Moleque, Bala Baiana, and/or Curau de Milho

500

Name 3 state capitals

Natal, Sao Luis, Teresina, Fortaleza, João Pessoa, Recife, Maceio, Aracaju, Salvador

500

Name a type of Northeastern music

Forró, Baião, Maracatu, Axé, or Repente/Embolada

500

name 3 typical dishes

acarajé, Vatapá, Baião de Dois, Moqueca Baiana, Carne de Sol, Bobó de Camarão, Buchada de Bode, and/or Arrumadinho