INTRODUCTION TO BRAZIL
You will need a copy of ‘Global’ Magazine Issue 3 - pages 4 and 5
Read through the information in the magazine and answer the following questions in FULL SENTENCES
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1. In which continent is Brazil ?
2. When did Brazil become independent, and from which country ?
3. What was the population of Brazil at the last census ?
4. How does Brazil’s population compare with that of the UK ?
5. Give 4 more INDICATORS that Brazil is not as rich or as well developed as the UK
(write down the figures for both countries to allow you to compare them)
6. What is the Capital city of Brazil ?
7. Name 2 items of which Brazil is the world’s largest producer
Now read pages 6 & 7
8. One group of Brazilians are the native Indians, many of whom live in the Amazon.
a) What is the Amazon Basin (named after the river) ?
b) About how many Indians are there ?
c) Name one Indian group, and give 2 pieces of information about this group
d) How large is the Amazon basin ?
e) Into which ocean does the River Amazon flow ?
9. Which city is the country’s financial and industrial centre ?
10. What is the name given to areas of cities where housing is of poor quality ?
Using the magazine and any other information you have, make a list of IMAGES OF BRAZIL: e.g FOOTBALL, RIO CARNIVAL etc.