Quiz questions about Brazil
What is the capital city of Brazil?
(a) São Paulo
(b) Rio de Janeiro
(c) Brasília
(d) Salvador
Which famous festival is celebrated in Brazil and is known for its vibrant parades, samba music, and elaborate costumes?
(a) Carnival
(b) Oktoberfest
(c) Diwali
(d) Hanukkah
What is the longest river in Brazil?
(a) Nile River
(b) Amazon River
(c) Yangtze River
(d) Mississippi River
What natural landmark is often referred to as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and is located in Brazil?
(a) Mount Everest
(b) Great Barrier Reef
(c) Grand Canyon
(d) Christ the Redeemer
Which large cat species of Brazil is known for its black fur with a prominent golden-yellow background coat?
(a) Jaguar
(b) Puma
(c) Ocelot
(d) Capybara
When was Brasília officially inaugurated as the new capital of Brazil?
(a) 1700
(b) 1822
(c) 1889
(d) 1960
In which year did Brazil abolish slavery?
(a) 1500
(b) 1822
(c) 1888
(d) 1960
Which species of bird, native to the Amazon Rainforest, is renowned for its vibrant and colorful plumage?
(a) Bald Eagle
(b) Toucan
(c) Peregrine Falcon
(d) Hummingbird
Which Portuguese explorer is credited with the discovery of Brazil in 1500?
(a) Vasco da Gama
(b) Christopher Columbus
(c) Ferdinand Magellan
(d) Pedro Álvares Cabral
Which is the national flower of Brazil?
(a) Rose
(b) Lily
(c) Orchid
(d) Sunflower
Who is the Brazilian soccer legend often referred to as “The King of Football“?
(a) Ronaldo
(b) Neymar Jr.
(c) Pelé
(d) Ronaldinho
Which Brazilian soccer player is often referred to as “The Magician”?
(a) Ronaldinho
(b) Pelé
(c) Neymar Jr.
(d) Romário
Prior to Brasília becoming the capital, which city served as the capital of Brazil for centuries?
(a) Rio de Janeiro
(b) São Paulo
(c) Salvador
(d) Recife
Brazil was ruled as a colony of which European country for several centuries?
(a) Spain
(b) France
(c) England
(d) Portugal
Which Brazilian emperor declared the country’s independence from Portugal in 1822?
(a) Dom Pedro II
(b) Dom Pedro III
(c) Dom Pedro I
(d) Dom João VI
The Brazilian state of Bahia is primarily located in which geographic region?
(a) Amazon Rainforest
(b) Pantanal
(c) Atlantic Forest
(d) Nordeste
Which geographic region in Brazil is characterized by its vast savannas and grasslands, and is considered the country’s agricultural heartland?
(a) Amazon Rainforest
(b) Pantanal
(c) Cerrado
(d) Atlantic Forest
Which industry has traditionally been a significant contributor to Brazil’s economy and exports?
(a) Information Technology
(b) Agriculture and Agribusiness
(c) Tourism and Hospitality
(d) Textiles and Apparel
Which aquatic rodent, resembling a large guinea pig, is native to South America and is often seen in marshes and along riverbanks?
(a) Capybara
(b) Sloth
(c) Armadillo
(d) Ocelot
Which Brazilian city is often referred to as the “first capital of Brazil,”?
(a) Brasília
(b) São Paulo
(c) Salvador
(d) Manaus
Which iconic plant, native to the Amazon Rainforest, is known for its large leaves that form a natural canopy, and its height can exceed 100 feet?
(a) Mango Tree
(b) Fern
(c) Palm Tree
(d) Banana Plant
Brazil is one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of which commodity?
(a) Coffee
(b) Diamonds
(c) Natural Gas
(d) Silicon Chips
Which Brazilian supermodel is known for her work with Victoria’s Secret and her status as one of the highest-paid models in the world?
(a) Adriana Lima
(b) Gisele Bündchen
(c) Alessandra Ambrosio
(d) Karlie Kloss
Which Brazilian architect planned and designed Brasília?
(a) Oscar Niemeyer
(b) Frank Lloyd Wright
(c) Le Corbusier
(d) Zaha Hadid
Which city is a major financial center and economic hub of Brazil?
(a) Rio de Janeiro
(b) Brasília
(c) Salvador
(d) São Paulo
What type of government does Brazil have?
(a) Absolute Monarchy
(b) Dictatorship
(c) Parliamentary Republic
(d) Federal Presidential Republic
How often are presidential elections held in Brazil?
(a) Every 2 years
(b) Every 4 years
(c) Every 6 years
(d) Every 8 years
What is the official language of Brazil?
(a) Spanish
(b) French
(c) Portuguese
(d) Italian
Which Brazilian city is known for its vibrant Carnival celebrations?
(a) São Paulo
(b) Salvador
(c) Brasília
(d) Rio de Janeiro
