Brazil history Flashcards
What year did Brazil gain independence from Portugal?
1822
True or False: The Brazilian Empire was established in 1822.
True
Fill in the blank: The abolition of slavery in Brazil occurred in the year _____.
1888
What was the primary cause of the Brazilian Republic’s establishment in 1889?
The overthrow of the monarchy
Which event marked the beginning of the Brazilian military dictatorship?
The coup d’état of 1964
What is the significance of the ‘Semana de Arte Moderna’ in 1922?
It marked the beginning of the modernist movement in Brazil.
Multiple Choice: Who was the first President of Brazil?
Deodoro da Fonseca
What major economic crisis occurred in Brazil during the 1930s?
The Great Depression
True or False: Brazil was a founding member of the United Nations.
True
What was the ‘Estado Novo’?
A period of authoritarian rule under Getúlio Vargas from 1937 to 1945.
Fill in the blank: The Brazilian Constitution was promulgated in the year _____.
1988
What event is known as the ‘Diretas Já’ movement?
A campaign for direct presidential elections in the 1980s.
Which Brazilian city was the capital before Brasília?
Rio de Janeiro
Multiple Choice: Which year did Brazil host the FIFA World Cup for the first time?
1950
What was the main goal of the ‘Plano Real’ launched in 1994?
To stabilize the Brazilian economy and control hyperinflation.
True or False: Brazil was colonized by the Spanish.
False
What was the main consequence of the Gold Cycle in the 18th century for Brazil?
Economic growth and increased Portuguese control.
Fill in the blank: The ‘Ciclo do Café’ significantly contributed to the economy of Brazil in the ____ century.
19th
Who was the Brazilian leader during World War II?
Getúlio Vargas
What is the ‘Tiradentes’ Day?
A national holiday commemorating the martyr of Brazilian independence, Joaquim José da Silva Xavier.
Multiple Choice: Which indigenous group was primarily affected by the arrival of Europeans in Brazil?
The Tupi
What did the ‘Inconfidência Mineira’ represent in Brazilian history?
An early independence movement against Portuguese rule in 1789.
True or False: Brazil was the last country in the Americas to abolish slavery.
True
What role did coffee play in the Brazilian economy during the late 19th century?
It was a major export and economic driver.
Fill in the blank: The ‘Constituição de 1934’ established Brazil as a _____.
Social State
