Brazil Culture Quiz (London School of IC)

What is the capital city of Brazil?

• Sao Paolo

• Rio de Janeiro

• Brasilia

• Recife

Which two South American countries do not share a border with Brazil

• Venezuela and Colombia

• Chile and Ecuador

• Peru and Paraguay

• Bolivia and France

What is feijoada (fei-joe-ah-dah)?

• a stew made of black beans and meat

• a martial art

• a native Brazilian religion

• a traditional dance

The first South American city to host the Olympic Games was

• Buenos Aires

• Caracas

• Sao Paolo

• Rio de Janiero

What is the word "carioca" used to describe in Rio?

• Local people

• Foreign tourists

• Festival attendees

• People from other parts of Brazil

Which of the following is the Brazilian national dance?

• Forró

• Tango

• Samba

• Mambo

How many times has Brazil won the World Cup (Soccer/Football)

• Never

• Once

• Twice

• Five times

Which of the following is not true in Brazil?

• People can vote from the age of 18

• Voting is mandatory

• Same sex marriage is legal

• Public smoking is illegal

What is Bumba-meu-boi?

• A Brazilian cake made with sugar and nuts

• A well-known Brazilian folk song

• A street festival popular in the north of Brazil

• A cookie (or biscuit)

This percentage of Brazilians identify as "Pardo" (multiracial)

• 24%

• 43%

• 56%

• 78%