Brazil Quiz

What major event did Brazil host in 2016?

• FIFA World Cup

• Summer Olympics

• Winter Olympics

• Copa America Cup

Which term describes the thick tropical rainforests of Brazil?

• Favela

• Selvas

• Escarpment

• Basin

What is the capital of Brazil?

• Rio de Janeiro

• Sao Paulo

• Salvador

• Brasilia

What is the official language of Brazil?

• French

• English

• Spanish

• Portuguese

What event in Brazil features awesome parades and Brazilian music before lent?

• Mardi Gras

• Oktoberfest

• Festival de Cachaca

• Carnival

What leader set the Line of Demarcation for settling colonization disputes between Portugal and Spain?

• The Pope

• The Grand Pupa

• King Ferdinand

• Queen Isabella

What city has the largest population in Brazil?

• Rio de Janeiro

• Sao Paulo

• Brasilia

• Belem

Which term describes the slum areas found in Brazil’s major urban areas?

• Favela

• Selvas

• Escarpment

• Basin

Which describes the government of Brazil today?

• Colony of Portugal

• Ruled by Emperors

• Democratic Republic

• Parliamentary Democracy

What social issue do 1 in 5 Brazilians deal with everyday?

• Poverty

• Malnutrituion

• Unclean water

• Extreme Poverty