The Fall of the Brazilian Empire

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.

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

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

• The landowners

• Benjamin Constant

• The military

• The church

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

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

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

• Dom Pedro II

• Princess Isabel

• Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca

• José Antônio Saraiva

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

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

• Rio de Janeiro

• Bahia

• Petrópolis

• São Paulo

What temporary anthem was sung in the early days of the new regime?

• The Imperial Anthem

• The Brazilian National Anthem

• The American National Anthem

• The French Marseillaise

What was done to the Brazilian flag in the early days of the new regime?

• It was replaced with the American flag

• It was replaced with the French flag

• It remained unchanged

• It was adapted from the United States flag

When was the current Brazilian National Anthem's lyrics written?

• 1919

• 1909

• 1929

• 1889