Quiz on Capitanias do Brasil

What were the Capitanias do Brasil?

• A Brazilian holiday

• A traditional Brazilian dance

• A type of Brazilian cuisine

• Territorial divisions in Brazil by the Portuguese Crown

When were the Capitanias do Brasil first established?

• 1600

• 1492

• 1534

• 1821

What was the main language spoken in the Capitanias do Brasil?

• English

• French

• Spanish

• Portuguese

Which religion was primarily practiced in the Capitanias do Brasil?

• Catholicism

• Protestantism

• Islam

• Buddhism

What was the primary purpose of the Capitanias system?

• To promote Portuguese colonization and exploration

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To develop a new language

• To create a new form of government

Which two Capitanias were most successful?

• Pernambuco and São Vicente

• Maranhão and Pará

• Espírito Santo and Ceará

• Rio de Janeiro and Bahia

What was the currency used in the Capitanias do Brasil?

• Dollar

• Réis

• Peso

• Euro

What was the role of a donatário in the Capitanias system?

• A local merchant

• A military general

• A religious leader

• A noble responsible for colonization and land management

Which European country threatened Portuguese control in Brazil, prompting the Capitanias system?

• France

• Netherlands

• Spain

• England

What was the main economic activity in the successful Capitanias?

• Gold mining

• Sugarcane cultivation

• Textile production

• Fishing