Brazilian Culture (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is the foundation of Brazil's cultural richness?
What is the foundation of Brazil's cultural richness?
Incredible diversity of ethnic groups
When did Portuguese colonists introduce Catholicism to Brazil?
When did Portuguese colonists introduce Catholicism to Brazil?
During the sixteenth century
In what year did Catholicism become Brazil's official religion?
In what year did Catholicism become Brazil's official religion?
1824
What percentage of Brazilians identify as Roman Catholic?
What percentage of Brazilians identify as Roman Catholic?
Approximately 65%
What percentage of Brazilian Catholics actively attend mass regularly?
What percentage of Brazilian Catholics actively attend mass regularly?
About 20%
Which religions preserve African spiritual traditions in Brazil today?
Which religions preserve African spiritual traditions in Brazil today?
Candomblé, Umbanda, Batuque
What is the official language of Brazil?
What is the official language of Brazil?
Portuguese
How many different native languages are still spoken in Brazil?
How many different native languages are still spoken in Brazil?
Approximately 120
What is the most widely spoken native language in Brazil?
What is the most widely spoken native language in Brazil?
Guarani
How many tribal people speak Guarani in Brazil?
How many tribal people speak Guarani in Brazil?
About 35,000
What is Brazil's most distinctive musical style?
What is Brazil's most distinctive musical style?
Samba
How many World Cup victories has Brazil achieved?
How many World Cup victories has Brazil achieved?
Five
Who is recognised as possibly the greatest footballer of all time?
Who is recognised as possibly the greatest footballer of all time?
Pelé