Living in Brazil

What language do people in Brazil speak?

• spanish

• portuguese

• French

• English

Brazil borders every South American country except:

• Argentina and Bolivia

• Chile and Ecuador

• Peru and Colombia

• Venezuela and Guyana

The Amazon Rainforest covers nearly:

• One‑quarter of Brazil

• Half of Brazil

• All of Brazil

• • One‑third of Brazil

Why are they called the Brazilian Highlands?

• Because they are near the ocean

• Because they have many mountains and hills

• Because they are the tallest place in South America

• Because they are covered in rainforest

Which city is Brazil’s capital?

• Rio de Janeiro

• São Paulo

• Brasília

• Manaus

Where does Marco’s sister work?

• At a hospital

• At a bakery

• At a school

• At a library

When does the school year in Brazil begin?

• January

• February

• June

• September

Who claimed Brazil for Portugal in 1500?

• Christopher Columbus

• Pedro Cabral

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

When was slavery made illegal in Brazil?

• 1822

• 1888

• 1900

• 1750

Why are mangroves important?

• They provide food for animals

• Their roots prevent sand from being washed away

• They are used for medicine

• They grow the tallest trees