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Quiz: Brazil

  1. What was the capital?

    • Brasília
    • Tbilisi
    • Tunis
    • San Marino
    Answer

    Brasília — Capital: Brasília.

  2. When was Brazil founded?

    • 7 September 1822, independence proclaimed by Pedro I
    • 10 September 1974, independence from Portugal recognized
    • 16 August 1960, independence from Britain
    • 15 August 1948, the Republic of Korea proclaimed
    Answer

    7 September 1822, independence proclaimed by Pedro I — Founded: 7 September 1822, independence proclaimed by Pedro I.

  3. What form of government does Brazil have?

    • Federal presidential republic
    • Civil war since 2014; the Houthis hold the north, the recognized government the south
    • Parliamentary democracy under the 1965 constitution; a prime minister leads the government, and a House of Ariki advises on custom
    • Constitutional monarchy; the king voluntarily gave up absolute power in 2008
    Answer

    Federal presidential republic — Government: Federal presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Brazil is the largest country in South America, covering half the continent.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Brazil is the largest country in South America, covering half the continent.