Lesson 7 Flashcards
Where are the favelas?
Rio De Janeiro
What is the Sugar loaf?
The tall rock that engulfs Botafogo Bay
What do locals watch on TV for free? Why?
The carnival, because the tickets are too expensive
What do rich and poor share all day?
The Beach
What game do people play in the late afternoon on Ipanema?
Altinho (Keep it up)
What is worth a few dollars apiece?
A small bag of cocaine
Where is the remaining problem of cocaine in Rio?
Vidigal
When was the Rio Operation Centre integrated?
2010
What does the Rio Operation Centre allow/doesn’t allow?
Allows large festivals to be planned, allows crime to be reported and doesn’t allow as much crime to occur in the favelas
Why have NGO’s like AfroReggae and CUFA developed social and culture activities for the children at the Favela?
To prevent them from drifting into gangs due to the trauma of violence. The NGO’s hope the dance and music will lead them away.
What connects the street level to the slums?
Elevators in steel tubes
What has been placed permanently to evict gangs in the favelas?
Special ‘Pacifying Police Units’ with armored trucks
What is the name of the project that provides residents in Rochina with materials to build permanent housing?
Bairro Project
What is the Uere Project?
It tackled trauma and violence and specific learning difficulties with active, brain engaged lessons to improve how the brain works positively
What is being installed to help residents cross the city over major hills?
Cable Cars
