The Arrival of the Portuguese Royal Family in Brazil

The video discusses the Portuguese royal family's move to Brazil in 1808 due to Napoleon's Continental Blockade. It covers the secret agreements between Portugal, England, and France, and the logistics of transferring the royal court. The video highlights the economic and cultural changes in Brazil, including the opening of ports and the establishment of new institutions. It also details the 1810 treaty with the UK and the steps leading to Brazil's independence, emphasizing the role of Dom João and Dom Pedro.

Why did Prince Regent Dom João decide to move the Portuguese court to Brazil in 1808?

• To explore new territories

• To escape Napoleon's invasion

• To establish a new trade route

• To avoid a civil war

Which country supported Portugal in expelling Napoleon's troops?

• Italy

• England

• France

• Spain

What was the purpose of the secret convention signed by Dom João and King George III?

• To establish a new colony

• To form a trade alliance

• To transfer the Portuguese court to Brazil

• To declare war on France

How many people approximately traveled with the Portuguese royal family to Brazil?

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

Where did the Portuguese royal family first land in Brazil?

• Rio de Janeiro

• São Paulo

• Salvador

• Brasília

Which institution was NOT created by Dom João in Rio de Janeiro?

• Jardim Botânico

• Universidade de São Paulo

• Real Fábrica de Pólvora

• Banco do Brasil

What was the initial collection size of the Real Biblioteca transferred to Rio de Janeiro?

• 75,000 volumes

• 60,000 volumes

• 45,000 volumes

• 30,000 volumes

What was the significance of the 1810 Treaty of Alliance and Friendship?

• It established trade terms with England

• It formed a military alliance with Spain

• It ended the Napoleonic Wars

• It declared Brazil's independence

When was Brazil declared part of the United Kingdom of Portugal and Algarves?

• 1810

• 1808

• 1815

• 1820

What was the main consequence of the Portuguese royal family's stay in Brazil?

• The establishment of new trade routes

• The formation of a new government

• The acceleration of Brazil's independence

• The discovery of new lands