Arrival of the Portuguese in Brazil

When did the Portuguese first arrive in Brazil?

• 1492

• 1500

• 1520

• 1550

Who was the leader of the Portuguese expedition that arrived in Brazil?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Pedro Álvares Cabral

• Christopher Columbus

What was the name of the ship that led the Portuguese fleet to Brazil?

• Santa Maria

• São Gabriel

• São Rafael

• Nau Capitânia

Which indigenous group did the Portuguese first encounter upon their arrival in Brazil?

• Aztecs

• Tupi

• Inca

• Maya

What was the primary reason for the Portuguese exploration that led to the discovery of Brazil?

• To find a new route to India

• To discover new lands for settlement

• To find gold and silver

• To spread Christianity

What was the name given to Brazil by the Portuguese upon their arrival?

• Terra Nova

• Ilha de Vera Cruz

• Terra Australis

• Nova Lusitânia

Which treaty divided the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Portugal and Spain?

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Utrecht

What natural resource did the Portuguese initially exploit in Brazil?

• Gold

• Silver

• Brazilwood

• Diamonds

Which ocean did the Portuguese cross to reach Brazil?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Tordesillas?

• To end the war between Portugal and Spain

• To divide the world into Spanish and Portuguese territories

• To establish trade routes

• To convert indigenous people to Christianity