Brazil is a fascinating country full of rich culture, impressive geography, and complex history. From its vast Amazon River basin to the vibrant streets of iconic cities, each trivia question unlocks a new layer of this South American giant. Whether you’re brushing up on its unique environment or its economic alliances, Brazil offers something intriguing for every curious mind.
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What is the capital of Brazil?
Brasília
Brasília
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
São Paulo
São Paulo
What is the official language of Brazil?
Brazilian
Brazilian
Portuguese
Portuguese
Tupi
Tupi
Spanish
Spanish
Where is Brazil located?
Africa
Africa
North America
North America
Central America
Central America
South America
South America
Does Brazil have an official religion?
None
None
Catholicism
Catholicism
Spiritism
Spiritism
Protestantism
Protestantism
What is the currency of Brazil?
Peso
Peso
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro
The real (R$; plural reais)
The real (R$; plural reais)
Dollar
Dollar
What is unique about the Amazon River basin?
It is the highest mountain range in the world
It is the highest mountain range in the world
It is the source of the Nile River
It is the source of the Nile River
It has the world’s largest river system and the world’s most-extensive virgin rainforest
It has the world’s largest river system and the world’s most-extensive virgin rainforest
It is entirely covered by desert
It is entirely covered by desert
How many miles of coastline does Brazil face along the Atlantic Ocean?
1,000 miles (1,600 km)
1,000 miles (1,600 km)
2,500 miles (4,000 km)
2,500 miles (4,000 km)
6,000 miles (9,650 km)
6,000 miles (9,650 km)
4,600 miles (7,400 km)
4,600 miles (7,400 km)
What is Mercosur?
A South American trade bloc
A South American trade bloc
An ancient indigenous tribe
An ancient indigenous tribe
A major Brazilian river
A major Brazilian river
A Brazilian musical genre
A Brazilian musical genre
What is Carnival?
A type of Brazilian fruit
A type of Brazilian fruit
A cultural celebration Brazil is strongly associated with
A cultural celebration Brazil is strongly associated with
A traditional Brazilian martial art
A traditional Brazilian martial art
A historical liberation movement
A historical liberation movement
What does Brazil contain most of?
The Amazon River basin
The Amazon River basin
The Andes Mountains
The Andes Mountains
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef
The Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert
Brazil shares inland borders with every South American country except which two?
Argentina and Uruguay
Argentina and Uruguay
Colombia and Venezuela
Colombia and Venezuela
Chile and Ecuador
Chile and Ecuador
Peru and Bolivia
Peru and Bolivia
What city is considered an icon of Brazil?
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Santiago
Santiago
Lima
Lima
Who is the President of Brazil?
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Jair Bolsonaro
Jair Bolsonaro
Dilma Rousseff
Dilma Rousseff
What is Brazil’s ranking in terms of size among countries in the world?
Fifth largest
Fifth largest
Seventh largest
Seventh largest
Third largest
Third largest
Tenth largest
Tenth largest
What is Brazil’s ranking in terms of population on Earth?
Fifth most-populous
Fifth most-populous
Tenth most-populous
Tenth most-populous
Seventh most-populous
Seventh most-populous
Third most-populous
Third most-populous
By what percentage did Brazil’s GDP grow on average per year in real terms from 2001 to 2014?
1.5 percent
1.5 percent
3.3 percent
3.3 percent
5.0 percent
5.0 percent
0.8 percent
0.8 percent
What is BRICS?
A type of Brazilian construction material
A type of Brazilian construction material
An association of leading emerging economies
An association of leading emerging economies
A Brazilian indigenous language
A Brazilian indigenous language
A famous Brazilian dance group
A famous Brazilian dance group
What kind of environments does Brazil not contain?
Coastal plains
Coastal plains
Tropical rainforests
Tropical rainforests
Desert, high-mountain, or arctic environments
Desert, high-mountain, or arctic environments
Savannas
Savannas
What proportion of Latin America’s population does Brazil account for?
Two-thirds
Two-thirds
One-quarter
One-quarter
Half
Half
One-third
One-third
Where are most of the inhabitants of Brazil concentrated?
In the interior highlands
In the interior highlands
In the Amazon rainforest
In the Amazon rainforest
Along the eastern seaboard
Along the eastern seaboard
Along the southern border
Along the southern border
How far does Brazil stretch from north to south and from east to west?
Approximately 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
Approximately 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
Around 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
Around 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
Roughly 2,700 miles (4,350 km)
Roughly 2,700 miles (4,350 km)
About 1,500 miles (2,400 km)
About 1,500 miles (2,400 km)
Into how many geographic regions is Brazil divided?
Seven
Seven
Five
Five
Three
Three
Two
Two
Which physical feature in Brazil is shared with Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana?
The Brazilian Highlands
The Brazilian Highlands
The Guiana Highlands
The Guiana Highlands
The Andes Mountains
The Andes Mountains
The Pantanal Wetland
The Pantanal Wetland
What is the highest point in Brazil?
Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain
Neblina Peak
Neblina Peak
Corcovado Mountain
Corcovado Mountain
Pico da Bandeira
Pico da Bandeira
Where is Mount Roraima located?
Near Rio de Janeiro
Near Rio de Janeiro
In the Amazon rainforest
In the Amazon rainforest
On the border with Argentina
On the border with Argentina
Where the borders of Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil meet
Where the borders of Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil meet
Why is Brazil unique in the Americas regarding its independence?
It achieved independence without any fighting
It achieved independence without any fighting
It was the last country in the Americas to gain independence
It was the last country in the Americas to gain independence
It gained independence from Spain
It gained independence from Spain
Because it did not fragment into separate countries after independence from Portugal
Because it did not fragment into separate countries after independence from Portugal
What were nuns in Brazil recently noted for online?
Skateboarding
Skateboarding
Beatboxing
Beatboxing
Playing electric guitar
Playing electric guitar
Breakdancing
Breakdancing
What is ENEM?
A type of Amazonian fish
A type of Amazonian fish
Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio
Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio
A national park in Brazil
A national park in Brazil
A Brazilian martial arts form
A Brazilian martial arts form
What is Luz Nura Vitra?
A traditional Brazilian dance
A traditional Brazilian dance
A famous Brazilian waterfall
A famous Brazilian waterfall
A Brazilian artist
A Brazilian artist
A type of Brazilian cuisine
A type of Brazilian cuisine
When did Brazil experience a strong economic rebound?
2021-2022
2021-2022
2015-2016
2015-2016
2000-2001
2000-2001
2008-2009
2008-2009
What is at the core of the new strategic partnership between the World Bank Group and Brazil?
A more productive, inclusive, and greener economy
A more productive, inclusive, and greener economy
Cultural exchange programs
Cultural exchange programs
Military cooperation
Military cooperation
Space exploration initiatives
Space exploration initiatives
The Amazon Region Protected Areas Program aims to expand and consolidate which system?
The national education system
The national education system
The national healthcare system
The national healthcare system
The public transportation system
The public transportation system
The system of protected areas in the Amazon region
The system of protected areas in the Amazon region
What is the BRICS alliance aiming to counterbalance?
The United States and other Western powers
The United States and other Western powers
Climate change impacts
Climate change impacts
The influence of global corporations
The influence of global corporations
The spread of infectious diseases
The spread of infectious diseases
What is COP30?
A Brazilian political party
A Brazilian political party
An international conference on climate change
An international conference on climate change
A major sporting event in Brazil
A major sporting event in Brazil
A new Brazilian satellite
A new Brazilian satellite
What is Gilberto Gil?
A laudable Brazilian singer and songwriter
A laudable Brazilian singer and songwriter
A type of Brazilian wild animal
A type of Brazilian wild animal
A famous Brazilian dish
A famous Brazilian dish
A traditional Brazilian dance
A traditional Brazilian dance
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