VOICED : Indigenas lanzan flechas contra foto de Rousseff

Indigenous people from Tocantins, Brazil, protested against the potential appointment of Katia Abreu as Minister of Agriculture by practicing target shooting on photos of President Dilma Rousseff and Abreu. They demand land ownership and demarcation, claiming ancestral rights to these territories. Katia Abreu, a leader in agribusiness, has had conflicts with indigenous groups. Brazil is home to about 900,000 indigenous people from 305 ethnic groups, making up 4% of the total population.

What action did the indigenous people of Tocantins take to protest against Katia Abreu's potential appointment?

• They blocked roads in the capital.

• They practiced target shooting on photos.

• They organized a peaceful march.

• They held a press conference.

What is the primary demand of the indigenous communities regarding their lands?

• To gain ownership and demarcation of their lands.

• To sell their lands to the government.

• To lease their lands to agricultural businesses.

• To convert their lands into national parks.

Why do the indigenous people want to reclaim their lands?

• To build modern infrastructure.

• To preserve and share their traditions with descendants.

• To start new agricultural businesses.

• To sell them to international investors.

What position does Katia Abreu hold that relates to her conflicts with indigenous groups?

• Governor of Tocantins

• President of the National Agrarian Confederation

• Head of the Environmental Protection Agency

• Minister of Education

Approximately what percentage of Brazil's population is made up of indigenous people?

• 4%

• 2%

• 6%

• 10%