Brazil MCQ Questions and Answers for Practice

1. Brazil was the colony of which country?

1. England
2. France
3. Portugal
4. Spain

2. How many favelas are estimated to be there in the Rio?

1. 60
2. 160
3. 600
4. 6000

3. How many states Brazil has?

1. 45
2. 34
3. 26
4. 17

4. On what day of the week does the parade of the famous Rio Carnival traditionally start?

1. Wednesday
2. Sunday
3. Friday
4. Thursday

5. The national dish of Brazil is feijoada, but what is it exactly?

1. A deep fried-patty of crushed black-eyed peas, palm oil and pureed onions
2. A heraty stew made from black beans, sausages and low-grade cuts of pork
3. Seafood stewed in diced tomatoes, onion and coriander
4. None of the above

6. To which city the statue of Christ the Redeemer is close?

1. Brasilia
2. Sao Paulo
3. Rio de Janeiro
4. Medelli

7. What are the color of Brazil flag?

1. Green, yellow and blue
2. Grey, blue and white
3. Green, yellow and red
4. Red, white and blue

8. What do the stars on the Brazilian flag represents

1. Brazils native languages
2. Brazils 26 States
3. Brazils President
4. The night sky in Rio

9. What does the shape of city of Brasilia resemble from above?

1. A cross
2. An aeroplane
3. A Heart
4. None of the above

10. What is feijoada?

1. A typical food
2. A Brazilian expression
3. A TV show
4. A type of music

11. What is sertanejo?

1. A type of music
2. A typical food
3. A Brazilian expression
4. A TV show

12. What is the language spoken in Brazil?

1. English
2. Portuguese
3. Spanish
4. German

13. What is the largest and richest city in Brazil?

1. Rio de Janeiro
2. Salvador
3. Brasilia
4. Sao Paulo

14. What is the meaning of the Portuguese word brasa from which the name of Brazil possibly originated?

1. Ember
2. Jungle
3. River
4. Heaven

15. What is the most popular sport among the people living in Brazil?

1. Basketball
2. Volleyball
3. Rugby
4. Football