Brazil's history | Proudest Moments | Social Problems | Carnival | Past Time |
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The Portuguese
Who discovered Brazil? |
1888
What year did slavery end?
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Although illegal, child labor is very common amongst lower-income families.
This type of labor is very popular in Brazil amongst lower-income citizens.....
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Carnival began in the 1830’s as a continuation of the Portuguese tradition of indulging on the day before Lent begins.
When did the Carnival first start?
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Capoeria and Soccer
What are two of Brazil's popular past times?
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India
Where were the Portuguese trying to go when they accidently discovered Brazil?
India |
The status of being energy independent, meaning that it could produce enough energy to sustain its own needs.
What did Brazil achieve in 2006?
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Approximately 16% of the Brazilian population lives below the poverty line
What percentage of Brazilian's population live under poverty line?
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These celebrations carry on, day and night, sometimes exceeding a week.
For how long is it celebrated?
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is one of the most popular forms of martial arts in Brazil. It has distinct African influences and is characterised by nimble movements that require skill and agility. It is often accompanied by music.
What is Capoeira?
What is Capoeira?
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September 7
Brazil's independence is celebrated on?
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Brazil's first female president in 2011
She represented a socialist government.
Who is Dilma Rousseff and what did she represent?
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1. Poverty
2. Education 3. Organized Crime
What are the 3 major social problems?
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Rio de Janeiro
What city is the carnival most extravagant in?
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5 World Cups Won
In: 2002, 1994, 1970, 1962, 1958
How many World Cups have Brazil's soccer team won? Name 3 years.
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Fabulous veins of emeralds
Diamonds Gold Tabaco Cotton Sugar
Shortly after their arrival they found what?
(Name at least 4 things) |
Is the largest in all of Latin America
Brazil's economy in Latin America is what??
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Education in all levels
What is free in Brazil? Specifically in?
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Before Lent.
Carnival is a celebration of indulgence before what?
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Get hard with Will Farrell.
What movie used Capoeria in one of the scenes?
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Peninsular War (1807–1814)
Due to who and during what War did Portugal's King John VI have to flee his country?
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In the entire Western Hemisphere.
Brazil's economy is second largest where?
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police investigations only
60,000 killings related to what only?
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Brightly-colored costumes
Opulent decorations Lively music Street performers Dancing Floats
Carnival is characterized by what?
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1.Pele
2. Ronaldo 3. Garriecha 4.Ronaldihno 5. Cafu
Name two players mentioned in the soccer video we watched.
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