Brazilian History and Economy

The video explores the colonization of Brazil by the Portuguese, starting with early expeditions and the establishment of São Vicente. It discusses the economic activities, including the sugar and gold cycles, and the administrative structure of capitanias hereditárias. The video also covers the societal dynamics, including the use of enslaved labor, and the impact of foreign invasions. It concludes with the revolts against Portuguese rule and the eventual independence of Brazil in 1822.

Who led the first colonizing expedition to Brazil in 1530?

• Marquês de Pombal

• Pedro Álvares Cabral

• Martim Afonso de Souza

• Dom João I

What was the initial economic activity in Brazil before sugarcane cultivation?

• Extraction of Pau Brasil

• Fishing

• Mining

• Coffee cultivation

What were the hereditary captaincies in Brazil?

• Military outposts

• Religious missions

• Trading posts

• Land grants to nobles

Which region became the economic center of Brazil due to sugarcane production?

• Southeast

• Northeast

• South

• North

During the Iberian Union, which country controlled Brazil?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Netherlands

Which group replaced indigenous labor in the sugar mills?

• Asian immigrants

• African slaves

• Local farmers

• European settlers

Which European country attempted to invade Brazil in the 17th century?

• Russia

• Netherlands

• Germany

• Italy

What marked the new economic phase in Brazil during the colonial period?

• Discovery of oil

• Discovery of gold

• Expansion of fishing

• Introduction of coffee

What event led to the Portuguese royal family moving to Brazil?

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

• Napoleonic Wars

• World War I

In what year did Brazil gain independence from Portugal?

• 1808

• 1830

• 1815

• 1822