Brazil Quiz

What is the largest Roman Catholic country in the world?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Italy

How many people in Brazil describe themselves as Roman Catholic?

• 74%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

In which town can you find 13 ornate Baroque churches expressing gratitude to God for the extraction of gold?

• Rio de Janeiro

• Sao Paulo

• Oro Preto

• Salvador

What event is reenacted by parishioners in Oro Preto during the days leading to Easter?

• Birth of Jesus

• Crucifixion of Jesus

• Resurrection of Jesus

• Last Supper

Which city was created from nothing in just 41 months and is now Brazil's capital city?

• Sao Paulo

• Rio de Janeiro

• Salvador

• Brasilia

What is the preferred mode of travel for the wealthy in Sao Paulo to avoid traffic jams?

• Helicopter

• Car

• Bicycle

• Train

Which city is known as the African soul of Brazil?

• Rio de Janeiro

• Sao Paulo

• Salvador

• Brasilia

What is the main agricultural product of Sao Paulo state?

• Oranges

• Soybean

• Sugar cane

• All of the above

What is the most popular event at Brazilian rodeos?

• Bull riding

• Horse racing

• Calf roping

• Barrel racing

What is the population of Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia?

• 32,000

• 1 million

• 8.5 million

• 18 million