The Portuguese Royal Family in Brazil

Why did the Portuguese royal family move to Brazil?

• To escape a plague

• To avoid an invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte

• To explore new territories

• To establish a new trade route

Which country supported Portugal in the transfer of the royal family to Brazil?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Italy

What was established in the secret convention signed by Prince Regent D. João and King George III?

• The British troops would temporarily settle in Madeira Island

• The French would invade Portugal

• The Portuguese royal family would stay in Portugal

• A new trade route would be established

How many ships were necessary for the transport of the court?

• Eight naus, three frigates, three brigs, and two schooners

• Ten naus, four frigates, two brigs, and three schooners

• Six naus, five frigates, four brigs, and one schooner

• Seven naus, two frigates, three brigs, and two schooners

What treaty did the Prince Regent sign while in Bahia?

• Treaty of Opening of Ports to Friendly Nations

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Lisbon

What ironic interpretation did the population give to the inscription "P.R."?

• "Ponha-se na Rua"

• "Ponha-se na Casa"

• "Ponha-se no Palácio"

• "Ponha-se no Jardim"

In which year was the Jardim Botânico established?

• 1808

• 1810

• 1812

• 1813

What was transferred from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro in 1810?

• Real Biblioteca de Portugal

• Real Academia Militar

• Banco do Brasil

• Laboratório Químico-Prático

What was the initial collection size of the Real Biblioteca de Portugal?

• 60 thousand volumes

• 50 thousand volumes

• 70 thousand volumes

• 80 thousand volumes

Which theater was founded in 1813 for the entertainment of the court members?

• Real Teatro São João

• Teatro João Caetano

• Teatro Nacional

• Teatro Real