Quiz Questions about Brazil

Explore and solve quiz questions about Brazilian culture, history, geography, and traditions.

The famous Rio Carnival takes place _____ days before Ash Wednesday.

All Brazil Quiz Questions

1What is the capital city of Brazil?
BrasíliaCorrect answer
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
Salvador
Multiple Choicebrazilgeographycapitalsgeneral
Brasília is the capital of Brazil, officially inaugurated in 1960, designed to promote the development of the interior of the country.
2What is the main source of Brazil's energy?
HydropowerCorrect answer
Nuclear power
Coal
Wind power
Multiple Choicebrazilenergygeography
Brazil relies heavily on hydropower, which accounts for a significant portion of its electricity generation, due to its vast river systems.
3What is the national dish of Brazil?
FeijoadaCorrect answer
Tacos
Sushi
Paella
Multiple Choicebrazilfood
Feijoada, a hearty stew of beans with pork or beef, is considered the national dish of Brazil and is traditionally served with rice.
4What is the official language of Brazil?
PortugueseCorrect answer
Spanish
English
French
Multiple Choicelanguagebrazilgeneral
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil, a result of colonization by Portugal in the 16th century.
5Which Brazilian city is known for its iconic Christ the Redeemer statue?
Rio de JaneiroCorrect answer
Brasília
São Paulo
Salvador
Multiple Choicebrazillandmarks
The Christ the Redeemer statue is located in Rio de Janeiro, overlooking the city from the Corcovado mountain.
6What is the largest country in South America?
BrazilCorrect answer
Argentina
Peru
Colombia
Multiple Choicegeographybrazilsouth-america
Brazil is the largest country in South America by both area and population.
7Which river is the longest in Brazil?
Amazon RiverCorrect answer
São Francisco River
Paraná River
Tocantins River
Multiple Choicegeographybrazilgeneral
The Amazon River is the longest river in Brazil, and it is also considered one of the longest rivers in the world.
8What Brazilian city has nickname, the "Marvelous City" or "Cidade Maravilhosa"?
Rio de JaneiroCorrect answer
São Paulo
Florianópolis
Brasília
Multiple Choicegeographycitiesbrazil
Rio de Janeiro is famous for its natural beauty and vibrant culture, earning it the nickname 'Cidade Maravilhosa.'
9What is written on the globe of the Brazilian flag?
Order and ProgressCorrect answer
Love, Order and Progress
God and my right
God, strength and my right
Multiple Choicebrazilgeographyflagsgeneraltrivia
The words written on the globe of the Brazilian flag are "Ordem e Progresso", which means "Order and Progress" in Portuguese. The words are derived from Auguste Comte's phrase: "Love as a principle, order as the basis, progress as the goal."
10Which Brazilian city is famous for its annual Carnival festival?
Rio de JaneiroCorrect answer
São Paulo
Brasília
Salvador
Multiple Choiceculturefestivalsbrazil
Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its vibrant Carnival festival, characterized by parades, samba music, and elaborate costumes, making it a cultural highlight of Brazil.
11Which ocean lies to the east of Brazil?
Atlantic OceanCorrect answer
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Multiple Choicegeographyoceansbrazil
The Atlantic Ocean is located to the east of Brazil, providing the country with extensive coastlines that are significant for trade and tourism.
12What is the name of the famous statue that overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro?
Christ the RedeemerCorrect answer
Statue of Liberty
David
Venus de Milo
Multiple Choicelandmarksculturebrazil
Christ the Redeemer is an iconic statue in Rio de Janeiro, symbolizing peace and welcoming visitors to the city, and is recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
13Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup more times than any other nation.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsebrazilsportsfootball
Brazil has won the World Cup 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002), more than any other country in history.
14Portuguese is the official language of Brazil.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsebrazillanguageculture
Brazil is the only Portuguese-speaking country in South America, as it was colonized by Portugal while most other countries were colonized by Spain.
15Which of these are traditional Brazilian dishes?
FeijoadaCorrect answer
Paella
MoquecaCorrect answer
Tacos
Select All That Applybrazilfoodculture
Feijoada (black bean stew with pork) and Moqueca (seafood stew) are traditional Brazilian dishes. Paella is Spanish and tacos are Mexican.
16Iguazu Falls is located on the border between Brazil and which country?
ArgentinaCorrect answer
Paraguay
Uruguay
Colombia
Multiple Choicebrazilgeographylandmarks
Iguazu Falls sits on the border between Brazil and Argentina, consisting of 275 individual waterfalls and is one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders.
17Pelé, one of the greatest footballers of all time, scored _____ goals in his professional career.
1,283Correct answer
1,500
900
2,000
Fill in Blankbrazilsportsfootball
Pelé scored 1,283 goals in 1,363 games during his career, though FIFA officially recognizes 1,281 goals. He's the only player to win three World Cups.
18Which of these musical genres originated in Brazil?
SambaCorrect answer
Bossa NovaCorrect answer
Tango
ForróCorrect answer
Select All That Applybrazilmusicculture
Samba, Bossa Nova, and Forró all originated in Brazil. Tango originated in Argentina and Uruguay.
19Brazil's national football team is known as "_____."
SeleçãoCorrect answer
Albiceleste
La Roja
Azzurri
Fill in Blankbrazilsportsfootball
Brazil's national team is called "Seleção," short for "Seleção Brasileira." Other options are Argentina, Spain/Chile, and Italy respectively.
20Brazilians consume an average of _____ kilograms of rice and beans per person annually.
60Correct answer
30
100
15
Fill in Blankbrazilfoodculture
The average Brazilian eats about 60kg of rice and beans yearly. Rice and beans (arroz e feijão) is eaten almost daily by most Brazilians.
21In Brazilian Portuguese, "saudade" is an untranslatable word meaning _____.
nostalgic longingCorrect answer
happiness
friendship
confusion
Fill in Blankbrazillanguageculture
"Saudade" describes a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for something or someone absent. It's considered uniquely Portuguese/Brazilian.
22Which of these countries share a border with Brazil?
ArgentinaCorrect answer
VenezuelaCorrect answer
Chile
ColombiaCorrect answer
Select All That Applybrazilgeographyborders
Brazil shares borders with 10 countries, including Argentina, Venezuela, and Colombia. Chile is the only South American country (besides Ecuador) that does not border Brazil.
23Brazilians drink their beer _____ cold, often around 0°C.
extremelyCorrect answer
slightly
moderately
not
Fill in Blankbrazilfoodculture
Brazilians prefer their beer "estupidamente gelada" (stupidly cold), often at near-freezing temperatures, much colder than most other countries.
24Brazil was a Portuguese colony until it gained independence in _____.
1822Correct answer
1782
1872
1722
Fill in Blankbrazilhistoryindependence
Brazil declared independence from Portugal on September 7, 1822, making it one of the few countries to gain independence peacefully.
25Which Brazilian city is known as the "Venice of Brazil" due to its canals?
RecifeCorrect answer
Manaus
Florianópolis
Curitiba
Multiple Choicebrazilgeographycities
Recife is often called the "Venice of Brazil" because it's built on several islands connected by over 50 bridges and has numerous waterways.
26Brazil is the world's largest ____ producer.
CoffeeCorrect answer
Sugar
Cocoa
Wheat
Fill in Blankbrazileconomyagriculture
Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, responsible for about one-third of global coffee production.
27What is the currency of Brazil?
RealCorrect answer
Peso
Dollar
Bolivar
Multiple Choicebrazileconomycurrency
The Brazilian Real (BRL) has been the country's currency since 1994, replacing the previous currency due to hyperinflation.
28The famous Rio Carnival takes place _____ days before Ash Wednesday.
47Correct answer
40
50
60
Fill in Blankbrazilculturefestivals
The Rio Carnival officially begins 47 days before Easter Sunday, ending on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday.
29Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsebrazilculturemartial arts
Capoeira was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil in the 16th century and disguised as dance to hide its martial arts training from slaveholders.
30There's a Brazilian town where residents speak a dialect of German from the 1800s.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsebrazillanguageimmigration
Pomerode and other towns in Santa Catarina speak Riograndenser Hunsrückisch, a German dialect preserved since 19th-century immigration.
31The Brazilian flag has _____ stars on it.
27Correct answer
26
37
16
Fill in Blankbrazilsymbolsflags
The Brazilian flag has 27 stars representing the 26 states plus the Federal District. The position of the stars in the flag represents the sky viewed from Rio de Janeiro in 15th November, 1889, the day when the republic is declared.
32Which of these animals are native to Brazil?
JaguarCorrect answer
CapybaraCorrect answer
Panther Chameleon
ToucanCorrect answer
Select All That Applybrazilanimalsnature
Jaguars, capybaras, and toucans are all native to Brazil.
33The Amazon Rainforest covers approximately _____ percent of Brazil's total land area.
60Correct answer
90
95
50
Fill in Blankbrazilenvironmentamazon
The Amazon Rainforest covers about 60% of Brazil's territory, making Brazil home to the largest portion of this vital ecosystem.
34São Paulo is the _____ most populous city in the Southern Hemisphere.
mostCorrect answer
second
third
fourth
Fill in Blankbrazilgeographydemographics
São Paulo is the most populous city in the Southern Hemisphere with over 12 million people in the city proper and over 22 million in the metro area.
35Which of these Brazilian cities hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Rio de JaneiroCorrect answer
São Paulo
Brasília
Salvador
Multiple Choicebrazilsportsolympics
Rio de Janeiro hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics, becoming the first South American city to host the Olympic Games.
36The Amazon River is the _____ longest river in the world.
secondCorrect answer
first
third
fourth
Fill in Blankbrazilgeographyrivers
The Amazon River is the second longest river in the world after the Nile, though it has the largest discharge volume of any river.
37The Pantanal, located partially in Brazil, is the world's largest _____ wetland.
tropicalCorrect answer
temperate
arctic
coastal
Fill in Blankbrazilgeographyecosystems
The Pantanal is the world's largest tropical wetland, covering approximately 150,000 square kilometers across Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
38Which of these bizarre festivals actually take place in Brazil?
Mud Football ChampionshipCorrect answer
Cockroach Racing
Cheese Rolling
Piranha Fishing TournamentCorrect answer
Select All That Applybrazilculturefestivals
Brazil hosts a Mud Football Championship in Paraty and Piranha Fishing Tournaments in the Pantanal. Cockroach racing is Australian and cheese rolling is British.
39Which of these are Brazilian states?
BahiaCorrect answer
Minas GeraisCorrect answer
Córdoba
AmazonasCorrect answer
Select All That Applybrazilgeographystates
Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Amazonas are all Brazilian states. Córdoba is a province in Argentina.
40Brazil abolished slavery in _____, making it the last country in the Americas to do so.
1888Correct answer
1865
1900
1850
Fill in Blankbrazilhistoryslavery
Brazil abolished slavery on May 13, 1888, with the Lei Áurea (Golden Law), making it the last country in the Americas to end the practice.
41The Trans-Amazonian Highway was built during the Brazilian military dictatorship in the 1970s.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsebrazilhistoryinfrastructure
The Trans-Amazonian Highway was constructed in the 1970s during Brazil's military dictatorship as part of a plan to colonize the Amazon region.
42Brazil shares borders with _____ countries.
10Correct answer
8
12
9
Fill in Blankbrazilgeographyborders
Brazil shares land borders with 10 countries, more than any other nation except Russia and China.
43Brazil has a beach where the sand supposedly sings or squeaks when you walk on it.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsebrazilnaturequirky
Praia do Rosa in Santa Catarina has "singing sand" that squeaks when you walk on it due to the unique shape and composition of the quartz grains.
44In Brazil, it's illegal to name your child _____.
OSAMA BIN LADENCorrect answer
Bruce
Adolf Hitler
Mohammed
Fill in Blankbrazillawquirky
Brazil has strict naming laws. Names that might cause embarrassment are banned, including "Osama Bin Laden." Someone actually tried to register this name!
45Which of these Brazilian authors won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
NoneCorrect answer
Jorge Amado
Clarice Lispector
Machado de Assis
Multiple Choicebrazilliteratureawards
Despite having many renowned authors, no Brazilian writer has yet won the Nobel Prize in Literature, though several have been considered.
46The Christ the Redeemer statue was struck by lightning in 2014 and lost a _____.
fingerCorrect answer
toe
ear
nose
Fill in Blankbrazillandmarksquirky
In 2014, lightning struck Christ the Redeemer and broke off the tip of the statue's right middle finger. It's struck by lightning several times yearly.
47Brazil has a prison where inmates can reduce their sentence by _____ days for every book they read and review.
4Correct answer
10
2
7
Fill in Blankbrazillaweducation
In several Brazilian prisons, inmates can shave 4 days off their sentence for every book they read and write a report on, up to 48 days per year.
48Which of these pizza toppings are popular in Brazil but unusual elsewhere?
Green peasCorrect answer
Strawberries with chocolateCorrect answer
Pineapple
Mashed potatoes
Select All That Applybrazilfoodpizza
Brazilians love pizza with green peas, and dessert pizzas with strawberries and chocolate. São Paulo has more pizza places per capita than anywhere outside Italy!
49Which Brazilian architect designed much of Brasília?
Oscar NiemeyerCorrect answer
Frank Lloyd Wright
Le Corbusier
Antoni Gaudí
Multiple Choicebrazilarchitecturehistory
Oscar Niemeyer designed most of Brasília's major government buildings in a distinctive modernist style. The city was inaugurated in 1960.
50Which of these are ingredients commonly used in Brazilian cuisine?
CassavaCorrect answer
AçaíCorrect answer
Kimchi
Dendê oilCorrect answer
Select All That Applybrazilfoodingredients
Cassava (manioc), açaí berries, and dendê (palm) oil are staples in Brazilian cooking. Kimchi is Korean.
51Which biome covers the largest area in Brazil after the Amazon?
CerradoCorrect answer
Caatinga
Atlantic Forest
Pampas
Multiple Choicebrazilenvironmentbiomes
The Cerrado is Brazil's second-largest biome, covering about 21% of the country. It's a vast tropical savanna with incredible biodiversity.
52Brazil has the world's longest continuous beach at _____ kilometers.
254Correct answer
150
300
100
Fill in Blankbrazilgeographyrecords
Praia do Cassino in Rio Grande do Sul is the world's longest uninterrupted beach at 254 kilometers, stretching to the Uruguayan border.
53Brazil has a town called "Não-Me-Toque" which literally translates to _____.
Don't Touch MeCorrect answer
Don't Look At Me
Leave Me Alone
Go Away
Fill in Blankbrazilgeographyquirky
Não-Me-Toque is a real town in Rio Grande do Sul state. The name supposedly comes from a spiky local plant that says "don't touch me!"
54The Brazilian martial art Capoeira was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in _____.
2014Correct answer
2010
2018
2008
Fill in Blankbrazilcultureunesco
Capoeira was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2014.
55The largest number of Catholics in the world live in _____.
BrazilCorrect answer
Italy
Mexico
Philippines
Fill in Blankbrazilreligiondemographics
Brazil has approximately 123 million Catholics, more than any other country, though the percentage is declining as evangelical churches grow.
56Brazil produces _____ percent of the world's orange juice.
80Correct answer
50
60
40
Fill in Blankbrazileconomyagriculture
Brazil produces about 80% of the world's orange juice, mostly from São Paulo state. You've probably drunk Brazilian orange juice without knowing it!
57Which of these are real Brazilian superstitions?
Dropping a fork means a woman will visitCorrect answer
Sweeping someone's feet prevents marriageCorrect answer
Breaking a mirror brings luck
Backwards underwear on New Year brings loveCorrect answer
Select All That Applybrazilculturesuperstitions
All except the mirror one are real Brazilian superstitions. Wearing new underwear backwards on New Year's is believed to bring love in the coming year!
58Which of these animals were introduced to Brazil and became unexpected problems?
African beesCorrect answer
HippopotamusesCorrect answer
Rabbits
Wild boarsCorrect answer
Select All That Applybrazilanimalsinvasive
African bees escaped in 1957 creating "killer bees," Pablo Escobar's hippos reached Brazil, and wild boars are invasive. Rabbits aren't a major issue there.
59In 2014, a Brazilian man legally married _____ to make a point about love.
a goatCorrect answer
himself
his deceased grandmother
two women
Fill in Blankbrazilquirkylegal
In 2013, a man in São Paulo married a goat in a mock ceremony to protest against gay marriage bans, though it wasn't legally binding.
60Brazil's official name is the Federative Republic of Brazil.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsebrazilgovernmentfacts
The country's official name is "República Federativa do Brasil" (Federative Republic of Brazil), established in the 1988 Constitution.
61Brazil has the world's _____ largest road network.
fourthCorrect answer
second
tenth
sixth
Fill in Blankbrazilinfrastructuretransportation
Brazil has the fourth-largest road network globally at over 1.7 million kilometers, though only about 12% is paved.
62Brazil has more Japanese people outside of Japan than any other country in the world.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsebrazildemographicsimmigration
Brazil has about 1.8 million people of Japanese descent, the largest Japanese population outside Japan, mainly concentrated in São Paulo.
63Brazil has _____ time zones.
4Correct answer
2
3
5
Fill in Blankbrazilgeographytime
Brazil spans 4 time zones due to its massive size, though it used to have 3 before Fernando de Noronha's zone was added back.
64Brazilian footballer Ronaldo had a bizarre haircut during the _____ World Cup that became iconic.
2002Correct answer
1998
2006
1994
Fill in Blankbrazilsportsculture
Ronaldo's triangular haircut in the 2002 World Cup was intentionally ugly to distract from his injury concerns. Brazil won and it became legendary!
65Brazil's national cocktail, the Caipirinha, is made with cachaça, sugar, lime, and _____.
iceCorrect answer
coconut water
soda
rum
Fill in Blankbrazilfooddrinks
The Caipirinha is Brazil's national drink, made simply with cachaça (sugarcane liquor), sugar, lime, and ice. It's dangerously easy to drink!
66Which of these are actual Brazilian slang expressions?
"Vai tomar banho" (go take a shower)Correct answer
"Eating bread that the devil kneaded"Correct answer
"Break the stick"
"Kick the bucket"
Select All That Applybrazillanguageslang
"Vai tomar banho" means "get lost," and "eating bread the devil kneaded" means having a bad day. These are real Brazilian expressions!
67In Brazilian culture, eating lentils on New Year's Eve brings _____.
prosperityCorrect answer
love
health
bad luck
Fill in Blankbrazilculturetraditions
Eating lentils at midnight on New Year's is believed to bring wealth. Brazilians also wear white for peace and colored underwear for specific wishes!
68Brazilian hot dogs typically include _____ as toppings.
mashed potatoes and cornCorrect answer
ketchup only
sauerkraut
chili beans
Fill in Blankbrazilfoodquirky
Brazilian hot dogs are loaded with toppings including mashed potatoes, corn, peas, mayo, ketchup, mustard, tomato sauce, and more. They're eaten with a fork!
69Which of these are real things named after Brazil?
The chemical element Brazilium
Brazil nutsCorrect answer
Brazilian waxCorrect answer
A crater on Mars
Select All That Applybraziltrivianamesakes
Brazil nuts and Brazilian waxing are named after Brazil. Brazilium doesn't exist, but there are craters on the Moon (not Mars) named after Brazilian cities.
70In Brazil, there's a penguin who visits the same man every year after being rescued. His name is _____.
DindimCorrect answer
Pingu
Pablo
Flipper
Fill in Blankbrazilanimalsheartwarming
Dindim the penguin swims 5,000 miles annually from Argentina to visit João Pereira de Souza, who saved him. They've been reunited every year since 2011!
71Brazil has a town that produces _____ percent of the world's toothpicks.
90Correct answer
50
70
30
Fill in Blankbrazileconomyquirky
The small town of Bom Jesus do Sul in Paraná produces about 90% of the world's wooden toothpicks. That's billions of toothpicks annually!
72Which of these are legitimate Brazilian jobs or professions?
Professional queue standerCorrect answer
Armpit snifferCorrect answer
Coconut opener
Professional cuddler
Select All That Applybrazileconomyquirky
Professional queue standers hold places in line, and deodorant companies hire armpit sniffers to test products. Both are real jobs in Brazil!
73Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Portugal from _____ to 1821.
1808Correct answer
1750
1850
1790
Fill in Blankbrazilhistoryunusual
When Napoleon invaded Portugal in 1808, the Portuguese royal family fled to Rio, making it the only European capital outside Europe!
74Brazil is home to the world's largest _____ population outside Africa.
African descentCorrect answer
lion
elephant
zebra
Fill in Blankbrazildemographicsculture
Brazil has over 100 million people of African descent, the largest population outside Africa, due to the tragic history of the slave trade.
75In Brazil, snapping your fingers while making a fist means _____.
a long time agoCorrect answer
I'm angry
come here
good luck
Fill in Blankbrazilculturegestures
This gesture means "a long time ago" or "ages ago." Brazilians are very expressive with hand gestures that foreigners often misunderstand!
76The Brazilian city of Curitiba uses _____ instead of money for bus fare in poor areas.
recycled trashCorrect answer
volunteer hours
vegetables
artwork
Fill in Blankbrazilsustainabilityinnovation
Curitiba's "Green Exchange" program lets people exchange recyclable trash for bus tickets and food, helping both the environment and the poor.
77Which of these foods did Brazil give to the world?
Açaí bowlsCorrect answer
BrigadeiroCorrect answer
Croissants
CoxinhaCorrect answer
Select All That Applybrazilfoodorigin
Açaí bowls, brigadeiro (chocolate truffle), and coxinha (chicken croquette) are all Brazilian. Croissants are French!
78Brazilians eat pizza with a fork and knife rather than with their hands.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsebrazilfoodetiquette
Most Brazilians consider eating pizza with hands unhygienic or barbaric. They use forks and knives, which shocks many foreign visitors!
79Brazil has more _____ species than any other country on Earth.
primateCorrect answer
bird
fish
insect
Fill in Blankbrazilanimalsbiodiversity
Brazil has over 130 primate species, more than any other country. It also leads in amphibians and ranks high in birds, plants, and mammals.
80In São Paulo, it's illegal to advertise on _____.
billboardsCorrect answer
buses
newspapers
radio
Fill in Blankbrazillawurban
Since 2007, São Paulo banned almost all outdoor advertising including billboards. The "Clean City Law" removed over 15,000 billboards!
81In Brazil, giving someone a "fig" hand gesture is considered extremely offensive.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsebrazilculturegestures
Making a fist with your thumb between the index and middle fingers (a "fig") is one of Brazil's most vulgar gestures, equivalent to giving the middle finger.
82There's a Brazilian island with _____ venomous snakes that's off-limits to visitors.
4,000Correct answer
500
10,000
1,000
Fill in Blankbrazilanimalsdanger
Ilha da Queimada Grande (Snake Island) has about 4,000 golden lancehead vipers. It's so dangerous that the Brazilian navy prohibits visitors!
83Which of these bizarre Brazilian urban legends are widely believed?
Blonde woman in the cemetery
Pink dolphin that seduces womenCorrect answer
Bigfoot
Headless mule with fireCorrect answer
Select All That Applybrazilfolkloreculture
The pink dolphin (boto) shapeshifts into a man to seduce women, and the headless mule is a cursed woman. Both are popular Brazilian legends!
84Brazil has a city called "Americana" founded by _____ after the Civil War.
Confederate AmericansCorrect answer
Native Americans
British colonists
Dutch settlers
Fill in Blankbrazilhistoryimmigration
After the US Civil War, around 20,000 Confederates fled to Brazil. Their descendants still celebrate Southern culture and hold an annual festival!
85In Brazil, birthday people give cake to others rather than receiving gifts.
TrueCorrect answer
False
True or Falsebrazilculturecelebrations
While not universal, it's common in Brazil for the birthday person to bring cake to work/school to share, rather than expecting to receive things.
86The Brazilian wandering spider has the most painful sting and causes _____ in bite victims.
erectionsCorrect answer
hiccups
laughter
purple skin
Fill in Blankbrazilanimalsbizarre
The Brazilian wandering spider's venom can cause priapism (painful erections) in men. Scientists are studying it for erectile dysfunction treatments!
87In 1958, a _____ year old Pelé won his first World Cup, becoming the youngest player to do so.
17Correct answer
19
21
15
Fill in Blankbrazilsportshistory
Pelé was only 17 when Brazil won the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. He scored twice in the final and became an instant global sensation!
88In 1960, Brazil inaugurated its new purpose-built capital city of Brasília in just _____ years.
4Correct answer
10
7
2
Fill in Blankbrazilhistoryarchitecture
Brasília was constructed in an incredible 41 months (about 3.5 years) under President Juscelino Kubitschek. It's now a UNESCO World Heritage site!
89In 1500, Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral accidentally discovered Brazil while trying to reach _____.
IndiaCorrect answer
China
Africa
Japan
Fill in Blankbrazilhistoryexploration
Cabral was sailing to India but veered off course and landed in Brazil on April 22, 1500, claiming it for Portugal. Some historians debate if it was truly accidental!
90In 1822, Brazil's independence was declared with the famous "Grito do Ipiranga" which translates to _____.
Cry of IpirangaCorrect answer
Shout of Freedom
Voice of Liberty
Call of Independence
Fill in Blankbrazilhistoryindependence
Prince Pedro shouted "Independence or Death!" by the Ipiranga River, declaring Brazil independent from Portugal. It's celebrated on September 7th annually.
91In 1889, Brazil transitioned from an empire to a republic after Emperor Pedro II was _____.
overthrownCorrect answer
assassinated
voluntarily abdicated
exiled to Europe
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorygovernment
A military coup peacefully overthrew Emperor Pedro II in 1889. Interestingly, Pedro II was popular and accepted exile without resistance.
92In 1950, Brazil hosted the World Cup and suffered a shocking defeat to Uruguay in a match that traumatized the nation, known as _____.
MaracanazoCorrect answer
The Catastrophe
Black Day
The Tragedy
Fill in Blankbrazilsportshistory
The "Maracanazo" saw Brazil lose 2-1 to Uruguay at home in front of 200,000 fans. It's considered Brazil's greatest national sporting tragedy.
93In 1763, the capital of colonial Brazil was moved from Salvador to _____ due to economic importance.
Rio de JaneiroCorrect answer
São Paulo
Brasília
Recife
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorycapitals
Rio de Janeiro became the colonial capital in 1763 because of the gold rush in Minas Gerais, making Rio strategically important for shipping wealth to Portugal.
94In 1494, the Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World between Portugal and Spain, which is why Brazil speaks _____.
PortugueseCorrect answer
Spanish
Dutch
French
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorylanguage
The treaty gave Portugal the eastern part of South America (Brazil), while Spain got the rest. That's why Brazil is Portuguese-speaking while neighbors speak Spanish!
95In 1942, Brazil entered World War II on the side of the Allies after _____ sank Brazilian ships.
German U-boatsCorrect answer
Japanese submarines
Italian navy
Soviet forces
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorywar
After German U-boats sank Brazilian merchant ships, Brazil declared war and sent 25,000 troops to fight in Italy alongside the Allies.
96In 1654, the Dutch were expelled from northeastern Brazil after occupying the region for _____ years.
24Correct answer
10
30
50
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorycolonization
The Dutch controlled parts of northeastern Brazil from 1630-1654. Their expulsion ensured Portuguese dominance and Brazil's eventual Portuguese-speaking identity.
97In 1964, Brazil began a military dictatorship that lasted _____ years.
21Correct answer
15
30
10
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorypolitics
Brazil's military dictatorship lasted from 1964 to 1985. This period saw censorship, torture, and repression, but also economic growth called the "Brazilian Miracle."
98In 1932, São Paulo state launched a civil war against the federal government called the Constitutionalist Revolution that lasted _____ months.
3Correct answer
6
12
1
Fill in Blankbrazilhistoryconflict
The Constitutionalist Revolution of 1932 lasted 3 months. São Paulo lost but the event forced a new constitution. July 9 is still a state holiday!
99In 1985, Brazil returned to democracy after _____ years of military rule.
21Correct answer
15
30
25
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorydemocracy
Brazil's transition to democracy in 1985 ended 21 years of military dictatorship. The first civilian president was Tancredo Neves, who died before taking office.
100In 1695, the quilombo of Palmares, a settlement of escaped slaves led by _____, was finally destroyed after nearly 100 years.
ZumbiCorrect answer
Tiradentes
Dom Pedro
Ganga Zumba
Fill in Blankbrazilhistoryresistance
Zumbi dos Palmares led the largest quilombo (fugitive slave community) in Brazil. He's now a national hero and symbol of Afro-Brazilian resistance.
101In 1938, Brazil had a dictator named Getúlio Vargas who banned _____ in an attempt to create national unity.
speaking foreign languages in publicCorrect answer
coffee exports
football
carnival
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorydictatorship
During the Estado Novo, Vargas banned speaking German, Italian, and Japanese in public to force assimilation of immigrant communities. Schools were raided!
102In 1808, when the Portuguese court arrived in Brazil fleeing Napoleon, Rio de Janeiro's population doubled in _____.
weeks
monthsCorrect answer
years
days
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorymigration
About 15,000 Portuguese nobles and court members fled to Rio almost overnight, overwhelming the city's infrastructure and forever changing Brazilian society.
103In 1798, the Tailors' Revolt in Salvador was one of the first movements to demand the abolition of _____ in Brazil.
slaveryCorrect answer
taxes
monarchy
Portuguese rule
Fill in Blankbrazilhistoryresistance
The Tailors' Revolt (Conjuração Baiana) of 1798 was led by mulattoes and blacks demanding independence, a republic, and the end of slavery. Leaders were executed.
104In 2016, President Dilma Rousseff was impeached and replaced by her vice president _____.
Michel TemerCorrect answer
Luiz Inácio Lula
Fernando Henrique
Jair Bolsonaro
Fill in Blankbrazilpoliticsrecent
Dilma Rousseff was impeached in 2016 for fiscal irregularities. Her vice president Michel Temer took over amid massive political controversy and protests.
105In 1555, France attempted to establish a colony in Rio de Janeiro bay called _____ but failed.
Antarctic FranceCorrect answer
New France
French Brazil
Tropical France
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorycolonization
France Antarctique was a French colony attempt from 1555-1567 in Rio. The Portuguese expelled them, but some French influence remained in the region.
106In 1888, Princess Isabel signed the Lei Áurea abolishing slavery while her father Emperor Pedro II was _____.
abroadCorrect answer
ill
imprisoned
dead
Fill in Blankbrazilhistoryabolition
Princess Isabel signed the Golden Law on May 13, 1888, while Pedro II was in Europe for health reasons. She's known as "The Redeemer" for this act.
107In 2002, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva became Brazil's first _____ president.
working-classCorrect answer
female
military
indigenous
Fill in Blankbrazilpoliticshistory
Lula, a former metalworker and union leader, became Brazil's first working-class president in 2002. He served until 2010 and was re-elected in 2022.
108In 1977, divorce was finally legalized in Brazil after opposition from _____.
the Catholic ChurchCorrect answer
the military
landowners
business leaders
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorysocial
Brazil legalized divorce in 1977, very late due to Catholic Church opposition. Before this, Brazilians could only separate but not remarry legally.
109In 1992, President Fernando Collor de Mello became the first Brazilian president to be _____ for corruption.
impeachedCorrect answer
arrested
assassinated
exiled
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorypolitics
Collor was impeached for corruption in 1992 after massive protests. Millions wore black and protested with painted faces, called "Caras Pintadas."
110In 1930, Getúlio Vargas came to power through _____ and would dominate Brazilian politics for decades.
a coupCorrect answer
democratic election
inheritance
military appointment
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorypolitics
Vargas led a coup in 1930 after losing the election. He ruled until 1945, returned democratically in 1951, and died by suicide in office in 1954.
111In 1792, Tiradentes, a leader of Brazil's first independence movement, was executed by being _____.
hanged and quarteredCorrect answer
beheaded
shot
burned
drowned
Fill in Blankbrazilhistorymartyrs
Joaquim José da Silva Xavier (Tiradentes) was hanged, drawn, and quartered for conspiracy. He's now a national hero with a holiday on April 21.

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