Geography
Atlantic South America: Brazil
Name ______________________________
1.
Describe Brazil’s population – how big and how many folks.
2.
Who were the first Europeans to settle in Brazil? When?
3.
What was the big crop that was raised early in Brazil’s
history? What other ways will Brazilians make a living early?
4.
Where do people come from that live in Brazil? What do
most of the people say their heritage comes from?
5.
What is the official language of Brazil?
6.
What is the main religion of Brazil? What is macumba?
7.
Describe each of the regions of Brazil.
a. Southest
b. Northeast
c. Interior
d. Amazon
8.
What are Brazil’s two largest cities and in what region can
you find them?
9.
What was the reason Brasilia was created as the capital?
10.
What is a favela?
11.
What is good and what is bad about development in the
Amazon region?
12.
What is Brazil, Indiana known for?