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Quiz: Welcome to Brazil!

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What continent is Brazil in?

South America

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Where did Brazil get its name from?

A. The surname of the first Portuguese captain to land in Brazil

B. The Portuguese word for land

C. The Brazilwood tree

The Brazilwood tree

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What is the capital of Brazil?

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What do the different parts of the Brazilian flag represent?

A. The yellow represents the sun; the green farmland; the blue the coastline; and the stars are the major cities of Brazil.

B. The green represents the forests of the country and the yellow its mineral wealth. The blue represents the sky and each star is a different state.

C. Green, yellow and blue were the first Presidents favourite colours. Each star represents a different member of his extended family.

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How do you say ‘Hello’ in Portuguese?

A. Bonjour

B. Tchau

C. Olá

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Samir and Samira say Olá!

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What percentage of Brazils population live in urban areas?

A.85%

B.25%

C.40%

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What is the most popular sport in Brazil?

A. Football

B. Capoeira (martial arts)

C. Footvolley (a beach sport)

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How much is it costing Brazil to host the 2014 World Cup?

A. £4 billion

B. £6.8 billion

C. £3.2 billion