Vocab
Brazil
Citizens
Government
Random
100
What are favelas?
Slums, poor and overcrowded sections of urban communities with high rates of poverty, pollution, and crime.
100
What year did Brazil host the Rio Olympics?
2016
100
What is a citizen?
A person living in a country, legally.
100
What does the government do?
Makes laws, enforces laws, and is the ruling authority in the commmunity.
100
What do we call it when birds fly to warmer regions for the winter?
Migration
200
Who are favelados?
People who live in favelas.
200
What language do the people in Brazil speak and why?
They speak Portuguese because they were colonized by Portugal.
200
What's the difference between a citizens responsibility versus a duty?
Responsibility is something you SHOULD do while a Duty is something you are REQUIRED to do.
200
How do we pay for roads, schools, and government jobs such as firefighters, police, and teachers?
Taxes!
200
Who is this and what game show does he host?
Steve Harvey, Family Feud
300
Give 3 examples of Cash Crops.
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300
How much money do the poor people of Brazil make in a day? I'm looking for the range that was on the pie chart....
$0-$4 a day
300
What are some responsibilities of a citizen? Name 2 responsibilities citizens have and one responsibility you have at home.
Be informed and vote, Participate in your community and government, Respect the rights and property of others, respect different opinions and ways of life.
300
What is GDP?
Gross Domestic Product
300
How many arms do starfish have?
5
400
What is a diverse economy? Name 3 examples of a diverse economy here in Washington.
Any stores, markets, or shops that sell a wide range of products.
400
What were some of the things the Brazilian government did to try and "make the place better" before the World Cup and the Olympics? Give me at least 3 things for the points.
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400
Why do some jobs pay more than others? Example: A doctor making much more than a teacher.
They have more risk, responsibility, and schooling as a doctor.
400
Name 4 government services that are provided "for free."
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400
What state is known as "The Sunshine State"?
Florida
500
After slavery was abolished in Brazil, what two social classes emerged?
Plantation owners and plantation laborers.
500
Give me three reasons as to why Brazil IS a wealthy country AND three reasons of why they ARE NOT a wealthy country.
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500
Name 4 duties of a citizen in the United States.
Obey Laws, Pay Taxes, Defend the Nation, Serve in Court, and Attend School
500
What are the 4 roles of Government? (Not the definition)
Keep Order, Provide Services, Provide Security, and Guide the Community
500
How many breaths do we take in an average day? Closest guess wins.
Average is 23,000