History of Brazil: Key Events and Figures

The video provides an overview of Brazilian history, dividing it into four main periods: Pre-Cabraline, Colonial, Imperial, and Republican. It begins with the indigenous societies before 1500, followed by the arrival of the Portuguese and the colonial era, which includes the exploitation of natural resources and the introduction of slavery. The Imperial period is marked by Brazil's independence and the reigns of Dom Pedro I and II. Finally, the Republican period covers the transition to a republic, the Vargas era, military dictatorship, and the return to democracy, continuing to the present day.

How many main periods is the history of Brazil divided into?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Six

What does the term 'Pre-Cabraline' refer to?

• The period during the reign of Dom Pedro I

• The period before the arrival of Pedro Álvares Cabral

• The period after the arrival of Pedro Álvares Cabral

• The period of the Brazilian Empire

Which year marks the beginning of the Colonial Period in Brazil?

• 1530

• 1808

• 1500

• 1492

What was the main economic activity during the early Colonial Period?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Cultivation of sugarcane

• Manufacturing

Which event marked the end of the Colonial Period?

• The abolition of slavery

• The proclamation of the Republic

• The independence of Brazil

• The arrival of the Portuguese royal family

Who was the first emperor of Brazil?

• Dom Pedro I

• Dom Pedro II

• Getúlio Vargas

• Juscelino Kubitschek

What was the main export product during the Second Reign of Dom Pedro II?

• Cotton

• Gold

• Coffee

• Sugar

In which year was the Republic proclaimed in Brazil?

• 1889

• 1930

• 1964

• 1822

Who assumed power during the Era Vargas?

• Dom Pedro II

• Juscelino Kubitschek

• Getúlio Vargas

• Dom Pedro I

When did Brazil return to democracy after the military dictatorship?

• 2000

• 1985

• 1964

• 1945