The History of Brazil's Borders

Who was the explorer that returned to Lisbon, leading to the Portuguese preparing an armada?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

What was the name of the land the Dutch took in Brazil?

• New Portugal

• New Amsterdam

• New Spain

• New Holland

Why did Spain agree to give a large portion of land to Portugal in 1750?

• The land was mostly desert

• The land was mostly rainforest and hard to use

• The land was rich in gold

• The land was already occupied by Portugal

What was the main reason the Portuguese wanted to explore westward in Brazil?

• To find new trade routes

• To discover new species of animals

• To find gold or slaves

• To establish new cities

Which country did Brazil have a border dispute with that was resolved by international arbitration?

• Argentina

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

What was the outcome of the 1928 agreement involving Brazil?

• Brazil gained new territories

• Brazil lost land to Argentina

• Brazil and Portugal merged

• The land became the independent state of Uruguay

What event caused the Portuguese royal family to take residence in Brazil?

• The War of Spanish Succession

• The Spanish-American War

• The Napoleonic Wars

• The Seven Years' War

What was the main reason the British wanted to promote good relations with Buenos Aires?

• To gain access to gold mines

• To protect their trade interests

• To establish a military base

• To expand their empire