Midterm Study Guide Flashcards
Brazil Introduction
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
T
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
T
T o F: Brazil has the 2nd largest population of black people
T
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
T
What 2 factors contributed heavily to the foundation of brazil
slavery and sugar
for over ____ years over ___ million africans were captured and sent to be enslaved in the americas
300, 12
When was the Zong Massacre
nov 29th, 1781
What is candomble
Candomble is an African diaspora religion that developed in brazil during the 16th and 19th centuries. It arose through a process of syncretism between several traditions of west African tribes
describe yoruba people
the people who brought the religion of candomble
syncretism
the act of combining different religions and thoughts
axe
the power and energy of the orixas
orixas
spirits the candomble religion revolves around
what is the difference between each orixas
each has their own purpose and meaning
babalorixa
a male preist
lalorixa
a female preist
Pai de Santo (saint-father)
a male preist
Mae de Santo (saint-mother)
also a female preist
Olorun or olodumare
creator, main god
terreiro
the temple, a place of worship for the Candomble
