The Fall of the Brazilian Empire

The Fall of the Brazilian Empire

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video discusses the last grand ball of the Brazilian Empire, which coincided with a conspiracy to overthrow the monarchy. Various groups, including the church, farmers, and military, opposed the empire for different reasons. The coup led by Benjamin Constant and Deodoro da Fonseca resulted in the exile of the royal family. In the aftermath, the new regime adopted temporary national symbols, and a contest was held for a new anthem, though the imperial anthem remained. The flag was also modified to reflect the new republic.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event was celebrated at the Ilha Fiscal Ball?

The coronation of Dom Pedro II

The wedding anniversary of Princess Isabel

The end of the Paraguayan War

The independence of Brazil

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was conspiring to overthrow the monarchy during the Ilha Fiscal Ball?

The landowners

Benjamin Constant

The military

The church

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were the large landowners unhappy with the Empire?

They demanded compensation for the abolition of slavery

They wanted higher military ranks

They were against the freedom of worship

They wanted more political power

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the common goal of the Republicans despite their different interests?

Centralization of power

Decentralization of power

Abolition of slavery

Support for the monarchy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Benjamin Constant convince to depose the Viscount of Ouro Preto?

Dom Pedro II

Princess Isabel

Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca

José Antônio Saraiva

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What false information was spread to fuel the coup?

Gaspar Silveira Martins was appointed as the new prime minister

A new constitution was being drafted

The military was planning a rebellion

Dom Pedro II had abdicated

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Dom Pedro II when the false rumor about the new prime minister was spread?

Rio de Janeiro

Bahia

Petrópolis

São Paulo

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