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Amazing Brazil. A Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz

The online quiz series “Amazing Regional Studies. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz series " (100 Countries of the World) was published as separate books on the online-platforms.

Each country in the world in the series online quizzes “Amazing Country Studies: A Kaleidoscope of Questions” (100 Countries of the World) is explored through 25 questions, which encourage independent research, comparisons between countries, fact-checking and the search for patterns and differences.

If you’re interested in new technologies and territories, you’ll not only learn many interesting facts about the national characteristics of countries around the world but also learn to find analogies and generalizations when comparing nature, sociology, economics, and culture.

Each country in the “Amazing Regional Studies. Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz series” series is examined through 25 questions and includes a sequence of five modules.

Module 1: General Information: 1. Borders, Country Map, 2. Flag Symbolism, 3. Coat of Arms Symbolism, 4. Toponymy, Etymology of Names, 5. Money

Module 2: Nature: 1. Mountains, 3. Water Resources, 3. Landscape Features, 4. Flora, 5. Fauna

Module 3: People: 1. Nations, ethnic groups, 2. Languages, linguistics, 3. National dishes, cuisine 4. People’s way of life (rules of behavior, traditions) 5. Famous people of the past and present

Module 4: Economics: 1. Urbanization, capital city 2. Agriculture, food security 3. Export, Trade, 4. Energy, transport, technology, 5. Attractions, tourism

Module 5: Culture: 1. Music, 2. Sports, 3. Religion, 4. Holidays, festivals, 5. Art

The online quiz includes problem question and question with possible answer options.

The series of online quizzes “Amazing Russia. Kaleidoscope of Questions” (all regions) is also useful for broadening horizons, career guidance, and developing critical thinking.

Amazing Brazil. A Kaleidoscope of Questions. General Information

Brazil General 1

Why is the land border between France and Brazil longer than between France and Spain? The length of the border separating the national territories of Brazil (Amapá state) and France (French Guiana) is 673 km. Brazil is the largest country in South America by area and population. To the north, it borders Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana; to the south — Uruguay; to the west — Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Peru; to the northwest — Colombia, and with all South American countries except…

1. Honduras 2. El Salvador 3. Guatemala 4. Costa Rica 5. Ecuador and Chile 6. Puerto Rico

Brazil General 2

How are the fates of states and stars connected? The constellations are shown on the Brazilian flag as they would appear in the sky above Rio de Janeiro at 8:30 AM (12 hours star time) on November 15, 1889 — the day Brazil was proclaimed a republic. Each of the 26 states and the Federal District has its own star. About thirty countries on different continents and with different cultures have placed one or more stars on their flags. Different countries — different stars. Which country’s flag does not have stars?

1. Turkey 2. Algeria 3. USA 4. Libya 5. Azerbaijan 6. Russia 7. Philippines 8. Uzbekistan 9. Mauritania

Brazil General 3

Which countries in territorial and international heraldry use plants? In the blue circle at the center of Brazil’s coat of arms is the Southern Cross constellation. The 27 stars around it represent the 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District. On the left side, the central emblem is framed by branches of…

1. breadfruit 2. wisteria 3. akebia 4. coffee tree 5. hydrangea

Brazil General 4

Why is Brazil called Brazil? According to one version, the name comes from Portuguese pau-brasil “brazilwood,” from Portuguese brasa “embers, burning coals.” According to another version, it derives from the name of the island of Brazil (O’Breasil, Hi-Brasil) from Irish mythology — a mythical land in the Atlantic Ocean. The toponym is a Greek-origin word consisting of two parts: topos “place” and onoma or onima, “name.” Therefore, toponyms are proper names of rivers, lakes, swamps, settlements, streets, specific landforms, or in other words, geographical names. What are toponyms called that reflect the names of rivers?

1. helonyms 2. insulonyms 3. limonyms 4. pelagonyms 5. potamonyms

Brazil General 5