Brazilian Culture (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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What is the source of Brazil's cultural richness?
What is the source of Brazil's cultural richness?
Incredible diversity of ethnic groups
Who introduced Catholicism to Brazil & when?
Who introduced Catholicism to Brazil & when?
Portuguese colonists in 16th century
Year Catholicism became Brazil's official religion
Year Catholicism became Brazil's official religion
1824
% of Brazilians identifying as Roman Catholic
% of Brazilians identifying as Roman Catholic
65%
% of Brazilian Catholics actively attending mass
% of Brazilian Catholics actively attending mass
20%
Brazil's Catholic population ranking globally
Brazil's Catholic population ranking globally
World's largest
3 surviving African religions in Brazil
3 surviving African religions in Brazil
Candomblé, Umbanda, Batuque
Brazil's official language
Brazil's official language
Portuguese
Number of native languages still spoken in Brazil
Number of native languages still spoken in Brazil
120
Most spoken native language in Brazil
Most spoken native language in Brazil
Guarani
Number of Guarani speakers
Number of Guarani speakers
35,000
Brazil's most distinctive musical style
Brazil's most distinctive musical style
Samba
Origin of Samba music
Origin of Samba music
Traditional African music
Famous Brazilian footballer, possibly greatest ever
Famous Brazilian footballer, possibly greatest ever
Pelé
Number of World Cup victories for Brazil
Number of World Cup victories for Brazil
Five