Exploring Historical Documents in Portugal

What significant change occurred in Portugal since the beginning of October?

• Masks are no longer required in open spaces.

• Tourism has been banned.

• Tourists are no longer allowed.

• All businesses remain closed.

What is the Torre do Tombo known for?

• Hosting music concerts.

• Being a popular tourist attraction.

• Housing the National Archives of Portugal.

• Being a modern art museum.

Who was Pero Vaz de Caminha?

• A modern historian.

• A scribe who documented the discovery of Brazil.

• A Portuguese king.

• A famous navigator.

What did Pero Vaz de Caminha describe in his letter?

• The architecture of Lisbon.

• The economic situation in Europe.

• The appearance and customs of the indigenous people.

• The weather conditions in Portugal.

What was the primary role of Mestre João in the expedition?

• To trade with indigenous people.

• To document the flora and fauna.

• To navigate using the stars.

• To lead the expedition.

What is the Carta do Mestre João known for?

• Mapping the entire world.

• Recording the daily activities of the crew.

• Describing the first details of the Southern Cross constellation.

• Documenting the flora and fauna of Brazil.

What event in 1755 threatened the documents in the Torre do Tombo?

• A large-scale theft.

• A devastating earthquake followed by a tsunami and fires.

• A political revolution.

• A massive flood.

Why were the documents in the Torre do Tombo not destroyed in 1755?

• They were digitized beforehand.

• They were buried under the collapsed towers.

• They were protected by a special vault.

• They were moved to a different location.

What is the significance of the documents preserved in the Torre do Tombo?

• They are all related to maritime navigation.

• They are written in multiple languages.

• They provide a detailed history of Portugal and early Brazil.

• They are the oldest documents in the world.

Which institutions have a larger collection of ancient documents than the Torre do Tombo?

• The Library of Congress and the Louvre.

• The Smithsonian Institution and the British Museum.

• The National Archives and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

• The British Library and the Vatican.