Brazilian Culture

What is the traditional brazilian dish 'feijoada' made of?

• A variety of meats roasted

• Black beans, pork or other meat.

• Chocolate, condensed milk and butter.

• Rice, Vinaigrette and farofa.

Answer explanation

Feijoada is made of black beans, pork or other meat, AND served with rice, a slice of orange, vinaigrette, kale and farofa.

The samba schools parades mostly occur in:

• Fortaleza

• Rio de Janeiro

• Brasilia

• Ceará

Answer explanation

Between the given options, Rio de Janeiro is the city where samba schools parades take place, although it also occurs in São Paulo.

Which of the following words best describes the Brazilian festival 'Carnival'?

• Somber

• Joyful

• Quiet

• Mournful

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the sentence 'Brazilian music is known for its rhythm and energy,' what part of speech is the word 'rhythm'?

• Adjective

• Verb

• Noun

• Adverb

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the main theme of the Brazilian novel 'The Alchemist' by Paulo Coelho?

• Love

• Adventure

• Self-discovery

• War

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• Brazil is famous for their coffee.

• Brazil are famous for its coffee.

• Brazil is famous for its coffee.

• Brazil are famous for their coffee.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the correct plural form of the word 'cactus' often found in Brazilian landscapes?

• Cactuses

• Cacti

• Cacties

• Cactae

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In Brazilian culture, which dance is known for its fast pace and lively steps?

• Waltz

• Samba

• Tango

• Ballet

Which of the following is a synonym for 'vibrant,' often used to describe Brazilian cities?

• Dull

• Lively

• Quiet

• Dark

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the past tense of the verb 'to go,' as in 'Many tourists go to Brazil every year'?

• Goed

• Went

• Gone

• Going

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A