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 city of Brazil?
São Paulo
São Paulo
Salvador
Salvador
Brasília
Brasília
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Which major river forms part of the border between Brazil and Paraguay?
Tocantins River
Tocantins River
Paraná River
Paraná River
São Francisco River
São Francisco River
Amazon River
Amazon River
Brazil is the largest producer of which beverage crop in the world?
Coffee
Coffee
Tea
Tea
Wine Grapes
Wine Grapes
Cocoa
Cocoa
What is Brazil’s most famous festival, featuring parades, samba, and colorful costumes?
Diwali
Diwali
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Carnival
Carnival
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Which language is officially spoken in Brazil?
English
English
Spanish
Spanish
Portuguese
Portuguese
French
French
Which Brazilian city is known for the Christ the Redeemer statue?
Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Manaus
Manaus
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte
What is the largest city by population in Brazil?
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre
Brasília
Brasília
São Paulo
São Paulo
Recife
Recife
Which animal is depicted on Brazil’s national flag?
Macaw
Macaw
Jaguar
Jaguar
Toucan
Toucan
No animal
No animal
Which region of Brazil is famous for the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland?
South
South
North
North
Northeast
Northeast
Central-West
Central-West
Who is the legendary Brazilian footballer known as ‘The King of Football’?
Ronaldo
Ronaldo
Zico
Zico
Neymar
Neymar
Pelé
Pelé
What is the currency used in Brazil?
Real
Real
Dollar
Dollar
Peso
Peso
Cruzado
Cruzado
Which type of music and dance originated in Bahia and is a symbol of Brazilian culture?
Tango
Tango
Bossa Nova
Bossa Nova
Forró
Forró
Samba
Samba
The Amazon Rainforest contains about what percentage of the Earth’s remaining tropical forests?
Over 60%
Over 60%
Less than 5%
Less than 5%
Around 10%
Around 10%
About 25%
About 25%
Which city was the first colonial capital of Brazil and is renowned for its Afro-Brazilian culture?
Recife
Recife
Natal
Natal
Curitiba
Curitiba
Salvador
Salvador
Which island group off Brazil is known for its diverse marine life and UNESCO status?
Trindade
Trindade
Fernando de Noronha
Fernando de Noronha
Marajó
Marajó
Ilhabela
Ilhabela
Which highland region forms Brazil’s central plateau and hosts the capital city?
Chapada Diamantina
Chapada Diamantina
Serra da Mantiqueira
Serra da Mantiqueira
Serra do Mar
Serra do Mar
Planalto Central
Planalto Central
What is the famous Brazilian martial art that blends dance, acrobatics, and music?
Judo
Judo
Karate
Karate
Samba
Samba
Capoeira
Capoeira
Which 20th-century architect designed many of Brasília’s iconic buildings?
Vilanova Artigas
Vilanova Artigas
Roberto Burle Marx
Roberto Burle Marx
Lúcio Costa
Lúcio Costa
Oscar Niemeyer
Oscar Niemeyer
Which Brazilian writer authored the novel ‘The Alchemist’?
Paulo Coelho
Paulo Coelho
Jorge Amado
Jorge Amado
Machado de Assis
Machado de Assis
Clarice Lispector
Clarice Lispector
Which river forms part of the border between Brazil and Argentina near Iguazu Falls?
Iguazu River
Iguazu River
Amazon River
Amazon River
Tocantins River
Tocantins River
São Francisco River
São Francisco River
Which Brazilian state is the largest by area?
Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais
Amazonas
Amazonas
Bahia
Bahia
Pará
Pará
Which popular Brazilian dish contains black beans, pork, and sausage?
Pão de queijo
Pão de queijo
Moqueca
Moqueca
Feijoada
Feijoada
Churrasco
Churrasco
Which sports event did Brazil host in 2014?
FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
Pan American Games
Pan American Games
Copa América
Copa América
Olympic Games
Olympic Games
What is the traditional Brazilian grilled meat feast called?
Paella
Paella
Yakitori
Yakitori
Churrasco
Churrasco
Anticucho
Anticucho
The Amazon river flows into which ocean?
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Southern Ocean
Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
Which city in Minas Gerais is known for colonial architecture and baroque churches?
Belém
Belém
Ouro Preto
Ouro Preto
Maceió
Maceió
Manaus
Manaus
What is the official residence of the President of Brazil?
Palacio das Artes
Palacio das Artes
Palácio do Planalto
Palácio do Planalto
Palácio da Alvorada
Palácio da Alvorada
Palácio Tiradentes
Palácio Tiradentes
Which Brazilian biologist won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?
There has not been a Brazilian Nobel laureate in physiology or medicine as of 2025
There has not been a Brazilian Nobel laureate in physiology or medicine as of 2025
Drauzio Varella
Drauzio Varella
Oswaldo Cruz
Oswaldo Cruz
Carlos Chagas
Carlos Chagas
Which famous Brazilian landmark sits atop Corcovado Mountain?
Maracanã Stadium
Maracanã Stadium
Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain
Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer
Copacabana Palace
Copacabana Palace
Which industry is Brazil world-renowned for its production of civil aircraft, beyond football and coffee?
Textiles
Textiles
Aviation Manufacturing
Aviation Manufacturing
Automobile Manufacturing
Automobile Manufacturing
Oil Production
Oil Production
Which indigenous group, primarily residing in the border region of northern Brazil and southern Venezuela, is among those still residing in the Amazon rainforest?
Inuit
Inuit
Aymara
Aymara
Yanomami
Yanomami
Mapuche
Mapuche
The Serra do Mar mountain range runs along which part of Brazil?
Southern Border
Southern Border
Western Plains
Western Plains
Southeast Coast
Southeast Coast
Northern Border
Northern Border
What is a key ingredient in Brazilian pão de queijo?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal
Cassava starch
Cassava starch
Rice flour
Rice flour
Oats
Oats
Which designer created the Oscar-winning costumes for the 1995 film ‘O Quatrilho’?
Walter Negrão
Walter Negrão
No one — ‘O Quatrilho’ did not win an Oscar for costumes
No one — ‘O Quatrilho’ did not win an Oscar for costumes
Claudio Tovar
Claudio Tovar
Marília Carneiro
Marília Carneiro
Which port city is the gateway to the Amazon and has one of the world’s largest river islands nearby?
Natal
Natal
Santos
Santos
Vitória
Vitória
Belém
Belém
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