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On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions about the video, Brazil’s Rising Star. This assignment is worth 10 points. You have 15 minutes.
1) T or F: Brazil’s economy is larger than all other South American countries combined.
2) How fast is Brazil’s economy growing annually?
3) What has prevented Brazil from reaching its highest potential in the past?
4) Which president started Brazil’s latest attempt at economic greatness?
5) What is the secret to his success?
6) What is the old Brazilian Way?
7) How is Brazil dealing with favelas?
8) Give one reason why Brazil’s future seems bright.
9) When was the last time Brazil fought a war?
Fast Facts Covers approximately half of South America Considered the heart of South America North mostly tropical South mostly temperate Largest country in South America 5th Largest country in the world
North lies mostly within the
Amazon rainforest mostly lush, tropical,
rain forests largest concentration of
fresh water in the world (Amazon River)
vast amounts of natural and mineral resources
Tropical climate throughout
Deforestation 1970s: govt begins
extracting mineral and natural resources from Amazon rainforest
1980s: deforestation becomes a problem
1990s: deforestation is decreased by half
today: 91% of rainforest remains intact
North: Population Lowest population
density in Brazil 3 per sq km
Cities are spread far apart
Groups separated by dense rainforest
Few paved roads Home to many
indigenous cultures 6% of Brazilians
Northeast First part of Brazil to be
colonized by Portuguese Most impoverished part
of Brazil Very hot, tropical near
the coast, hot and dry interior
Drought is common Most Brazilian culture
originated here
Brazilian Culture Multicultural society
Many languages
Core of culture comes from Portugal (colonization)
Mixed Portuguese, African, and Amerindian culture to create unique language, music, food, dance, art, etc
Language
Official language is Portuguese influenced by African, Amerindian
180 languages , but 99% speak Portuguese
Ethnicity Colony of Portugal for 300
years
49% European, 50% African Mulatto, 1% Amerindian
African slaves forced to adopt Catholicism and Portuguese language
Still, Africans influenced Brazilian culture
Central-West Low population density Land used for grazing
cows, sheep, etc (savannas)
Least industrialized part of Brazil
Semi-tropical climate
Brasilia Located in central-west Growth of capital city
has caused growth of entire region
Designed in 1950s by Oscar Niemeyer (famous architect)
Rapidly growing new city
Southeast Economic powerhouse largest population of all
regions Highest population
density Produces half of
Brazilian GDP Modern, urbanized Few native vegetation
exists today
Rio de Janeiro 2nd largest city in Brazil Most visited city in
southern hemisphere Extreme wealth & poverty
San Paulo Largest city in southern
hemisphere and the Americas (population)
Largest economy in Brazil
Powerhouse city
Extreme wealth and poverty
South Highest standard of
living in Brazil Highest levels of health large European
immigrant population influenced culture
Sub-tropical and temperate climates
Modern and industrialized
1) List the 5 major regions of Brazil. Describe the geographic and
climate features of each (at least 2 sentences each).
2) Between the 1970s and today, what percentage of the Amazon
Rainforest was deforested?
3) Which regions of Brazil has the lowest population density?
4) Which region was the first to be colonized by the Portuguese?
5) Which region has the most poverty?
6) In 1 or 2 sentences, describe Brazilian culture.
7) Which region is the least industrialized?
8) Which famous architect designed Brazil’s capitol city?
9) Which region is considered the economic powerhouse of Brazil?
10) What extreme socioeconomic feature do Rio de Janeiro and San Paulo share?
11) What region has the highest standard of living in Brazil?
*This assignment is due at the end of class.