Brazil, Carnivale, and Sambadrome Quiz

Which nation in the world is famous for its celebration of Carnivale, massive parade called the "Sambadrome", and cultural diversity?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Guatemala

• Puerto Rico

From our studies- Samba is best described as what?

• A style of music and dancing invented by Brazilians in the New World

• A style of music and dancing brought to Brazil through African Slaves

• A style of music and dance brought to Brazil by Europeans as they colonized the New World

• A drum that students like you at ALBA play.

Which of the following below are all associated with Brazil? Check all that apply.

• The Sambadrome

• Carnivale

• Dia de Los Muertos

• The Amazon River

The "Samba Schools" of Brazil teach what to their students?

• Social Studies and Criminal Justice

• All subjects- including math, science, and English

• The arts- particularly dance, drumming, and song.

• Technologies and the Sciences

The acceptance of ALL Brazilians into the Carnivale celebration- regardless of race, wealth, or status- highlights Brazil's tolerance of which term below?

• Success

• Diversity

• Equality

• Inversion

The name of the parade grounds (the place) that 14 different Samba Schools use to compete once a year in Brazil is called the...

• The Coliseum

• The Arena

• Carnivale

• The Sambadrome

For the week of Carnivale in Brazil the poor are treated like the rich, students are treated like professionals, the rich are expected to serve others.

Which term below describes this phenom? Look up words if you need to.

• Inversion

• An Egalitarian Society

• Social Justice

• Social Mobility

Which of the following words are appropriate to describe the Sambadrome and Brazil's Carnivale below. Check all that apply.

• Colorful

• Tense

• Bright

• Loud

Which religious practices shape Carnivale and much of life in Brazil today?

• Atheism

• Protestant Christian

• Roman Catholic

• Methodist Christian

The traditions, beliefs, and accomplishments of Brazil are known as Brazilian what?

• Diversity

• Culture

• Equality

• Demographics