Module 11 Lesson 2 Brazil

Who were the first people to live in Brazil?

• Indigenous peoples

• Portuguese settlers

• Spanish explorers

• African slaves

What discovery brought people to Brazil from all over the world?

• Discovery of gold

• Discovery of oil

• Discovery of coffee

• Discovery of rubber

What percentage of Brazil's people are of mixed African and European descent?

• 23%

• 38%

• 47%

• 54%

What is macumba?

• A type of dance

• A Brazilian religious practice

• A musical instrument

• A traditional dish

What is Brazil's second-largest city?

• São Paulo

• Rio de Janeiro

• Brasília

• Salvador

Circle the word describing an important industry in northeast Brazil.

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Textiles

• Technology

What are the four regions of Brazil?

• Northeast, Southeast, Interior, Amazon

• East, West, North, South

• Central, Coastal, Mountain, Plains

• Urban, Rural, Suburban, Industrial

Critical Thinking: Draw Conclusions Why do most Brazilians live in the southeast?

• Due to the favorable climate and economic opportunities

• Because of the historical significance of the region

• As a result of government policies encouraging settlement

• Due to the lack of resources in other regions

. These areas within Brazil’s southeastern cities are marked by poverty.

• Carnival

• Manaus

• macumba

• Brasília

• favelas

Popular with tourists, this major port city was once Brazil’s capital.

• Rio de Janeiro

• São Paulo

• Brasília

• Salvador