Midterm Study Guide Flashcards
Brazil Introduction (39 cards)
Who discovered Brazil
Pedro Alavres Cabral
When was brazil discovered
1500s
when did brazil become a country
sept 7th, 1822
when did brazil become a republic
nov 1889
what is “brazil” named after
a native tree
How many states is brazil composed of
26
T o F: Brazil is the largest country in south america
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How big is Brazil
8.5 mil sq kilometers
What is Brazils offical language
portugese
where is brazil ranked in worlds largest countries
5th
where is brazil ranked in worlds most populated countries
7th
Where is Brazil located
south america
what is brazils capital
brasilia
what is brazils form of government (3 parts)
a presidential system, a constitutional republic, and a federal republic
what is the population of brazil
217.240 million
what is the main religion in brazil
roman-catholic
T o F: Brazil is the most populous roman-catholic majority country
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T o F: Brazil has the 2nd largest population of black people
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Brazil has many different races and ethnicities but what are the top 2 most common
white and biracial
When was slavery abolished in brazil
may 13th 1888
what law abolished slavery in brazil
The Aurea Law
what percent of enslaved africans were sent to brazil
40%
Brazil had over _____ the number of slaves imported than the US
8x
T o F: Brazil was the last country in the western hemisphere to end slavery
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