Quiz on Erva-mate in the 19th Century

Who was named king of Spain by Napoleon Bonaparte?

• Francisco Solano López

• André Rebouças

• Dom Pedro II

• José Bonaparte

Which country did not recognize Argentina's independence in 1810?

• Brazil

• Uruguay

• Paraguay

• Chile

What was the main product exported from Paraguay before its independence?

• Erva-mate

• Cotton

• Coffee

• Sugar

Where was the first erva-mate processing plant in Brazil located?

• Paranaguá

• Antonina

• Curitiba

• Morretes

Who founded the second erva-mate processing plant in Paraná?

• Manuel Miró

• Dom João VI

• Francisco de Alzagaray

• José Gaspár Rodriguez de Francia

What major event in 1864 affected the erva-mate trade?

• The Paraguayan War

• The independence of Brazil

• The opening of the Panama Canal

• The discovery of gold in California

What was the main transportation method for erva-mate before the Graciosa Road?

• Bicycles

• Trains

• Mules

• Cars

Which engineer designed the railway connecting Paranaguá to Curitiba?

• José Bonaparte

• Dom Pedro II

• Francisco Solano López

• André Rebouças

What percentage of erva-mate consumed in South America came from Paraná between 1875 and 1879?

• 10%

• 90%

• 30%

• 60%

What was a significant industry related to the erva-mate trade?

• Steel production

• Textile manufacturing

• Wooden barrel production

• Oil refining