Brazil: Rhythm, Nature, Football and more!

#56 Week 12

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Sigrun Sørumgård
March 19, 2025

Explore the rich culture, landscapes, and history of the largest country in South America!

  1. What is the capital city of Brazil?

  2. Which popular Brazilian martial art combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music?

  3. What is the name of the famous Brazilian national park located in the state of Paraná, known for its spectacular waterfalls shared with Argentina?

  4. Which Brazilian president, often remembered for his progressive reforms, served from 2003 to 2011 and was the first working-class president in Brazil?

  5. Brazil is Latin America's most populous country, with around 220 million inhabitants. But how does the country rank in the world?

  6. And Brazil is the largest country in area in South America. But where does it rank worldwide in area?

  7. Brazil has won the World Cup five times. Who has scored the most goals for the national team?

  8. What is the name of the world-famous statue that overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro?

  9. Which are the only South American countries that Brazil doesn't border?

  10. Which animal, native to the Amazon Rainforest, is often considered one of the most powerful predators in the region, known for its spotted coat and powerful jaws?

The Wonder Wall

  • Pico de Neblina is the highest mountain in Brazil. Some references state it's 3,014m tall, others list it at 2,994m. It is located in the Brazilian state of Roraima, and the peak itself is only several miles from the border of Venezuela, and parts of the foot of the mountain are actually in Venezuela.

  • The shining star in constellation represent the size of territory of the state in the Brazilian region (constellation). The flag of Brazil contains 27 stars, representing the Brazilian states and the Federal District.

  • São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and one of the largest agglomerations worldwide, with its metropolitan area.

Yesterday´s Questions & Answers

  1. Which cake is named after a Russian ballerina named Anna?

    Pavlova (Anna Pavlova)

  2. Which European capital city does the famous chocolate cake “Sachertorte” come from?

    Vienna. Sachertorte (German for “Sacher cake”) is a type of chocolate cake invented by Franz Sacher (1816–1907) in 1832 for the prince and statesman Klemens von Metternich in Vienna, Austria. It is one of the most famous dishes from Vienna.

  3. What time of year do Italians eat Panettone cake?

    Christmas and New Year.

  4. Which cake consists of savoiardi, often called finger biscuits, soaked in coffee and/or Marsala and mascarpone cream.

    Tiramisu

  5. Which country does the Black Forest Gâteau cake come from - a party cake with dark chocolate and cherries?

    This is a very famous and well-known German dessert cake that goes by the name Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte.

  6. What three ingredients do you need to make marzipan?

    Almonds, icing sugar and egg whites

  7. What is the British cake, named after a queen, made of sponge cake, jam and buttercream?

    Victoria sponge

  8. A little song while baking this cake might be nice, but you need Jaconde cake bases made of eggs, flour, almond flour and icing sugar and soaked in coffee syrup, ganache, coffee cream, and then covered with a chocolate glaze to make this light and delicate cake called what?

    Opera cake

  9. Which type of cake is soaked in honey or syrup and is common in Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine?

    Baklava is a famous dessert that is also widespread in former Ottoman territories (Greece, the Balkans, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Kurdistan), as well as in Central Asia and West Asia. It consists of several thin layers of filo pastry, filled with a nut mixture, and soaked in honey or syrup.

  10. Which famous cake is said to have originated in New York and is known for its creamy, dense texture?

    New York cheesecake