VOICED : La crisis brasilena hasta en las mascaras del carnaval

VOICED : La crisis brasilena hasta en las mascaras del carnaval

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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As Brazil faces an economic crisis, the carnival season is impacted, with even masks becoming unaffordable for some. A traditional mask factory in Rio de Janeiro reports a 30% drop in production due to the recession, inflation, and early carnival dates. While masks of King Kong and Bin Laden are popular, those of local politicians are not. This year, a new mask of a Japanese-origin federal police officer involved in the Petrobras corruption investigation is introduced. The factory aims to offset domestic sales declines by exporting, leveraging the weaker real against the dollar.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main concerns for the mask factory owners in Rio de Janeiro regarding the upcoming carnival?

There is a lack of interest in traditional masks.

The carnival is happening too late in the year.

There is a shortage of materials to make masks.

The economic crisis might reduce mask sales.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which figures are most in demand for masks according to the factory owners?

National politicians

King Kong and Bin Laden

Local celebrities

Historical figures

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are masks used differently in Brazil compared to other countries?

To praise individuals

To protest against politicians

As part of traditional dances

For religious ceremonies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the new mask introduced this year inspired by?

A famous Brazilian actor

A Japanese-origin federal police officer

A popular sports figure

A historical event

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the mask factory plan to counteract the decline in domestic sales?

By reducing production costs

By diversifying their product line

By increasing local advertising

By focusing on exports