Questions

 

1. What was the reason why the Braganza family moved to Brazil?

 

a). An economic crisis in Europe

b.) Napoleonic Wars

c.) The gold industry in Brazil brought economical wealth 

d.) Spanish were overtaking Portugal

 

2. Jose Xavier Da Silva was the leader of what revolutional group?

 

a.) Revolution of Bahia 

b.) Constitutional Revolution

c.) Inconfidência Mineira

d.) The French Invasion

 

3. What can be considered a reason why Brazil got its independence in 1822?

 

a.) A revolution rose and revolted against the government

b.) An economical benefit from the gold industry

c.) A lack of government from Portugal

d.) Dom Pedro couldn’t be Portugal´s king

 

4. During the Brazilian Empire period, which of these was the most important crop, and economic power? 

 

a.) Coffee

b.) Cotton

c.) Sugar Cane

d.) Tabacco

 

5. What was the main cause why the Inconfidencia Mineira revolt agaisnt the Portuguese?

a.) Taxes
b.) Independence
c.) Human Rights
d.) Territory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answers: 

 

1. b

2. c

3. d

4. a

5. a