Flying Down to Rio Trivia Quiz

Answer: Copacabana

Rod Stewart's concert drew a crowd of approximately 3.5 million people, which is considered to be the largest concert crowd on record. Even a typical New Year's Eve celebration on Copacabana Beach commonly attracts about two million people, who enjoy a fireworks display that lasts fifteen to twenty minutes, as well as an all night concert.

Answer: Sugarloaf Mountain

Sugarloaf, a granite and quartz monolith, was named in the sixteenth century for its resemblance to the clay conical molds that sugar was placed in before being transported by ship. The original cable car line was built in 1912, however, it was rebuilt in 1973 and again in 2008. With a maximum capacity of 65 passenger, the cable car runs every twenty minutes.

Answer: Cog Train

Christ The Redeemer, constructed from 1922-1931, is considered to be largest art deco statue in world and the fifth largest of Christ. The statue was extensively cleaned and restored in 2010.

The cog train was originally built to transport parts of the statue to the site, and now can carry up to 173 people at a time to the top of the mountain. It is not the only way to visit the statue: one can also hire a van or taxi or follow the hiking trail.

Answer: Ipanema

Ipanema is a seaside neighborhood in Rio that includes shops and, of course, the beach! The story is that musician Antônio Carlos Jobim was inspired by a lovely young girl as she walked past a bar-cafe each day, going about her normal routine. Today the girl, Helô Pinheiro, is a well-known Brazilian model and businesswoman.

Answer: Coffee and Sugar

Cleared originally for the purpose of growing coffee and sugar, the forest was replanted in the mid-1800s in order to protect the city's water supply. Most of the area was replanted by hand with as many as nine million trees. In 1961, the forest, which covers 8,300 acres, was made a national park.

Answer: FIFA World Cup

The stadium was built in 1950 for the purpose of hosting the FIFA World Cup, which Brazil ultimately lost 2-1 to Uruguay in the deciding game. It is primarily used for football matches between the major clubs in Rio, however, it has also been the site of a number of concerts and other sporting events. Alcides Ghiggia, who scored Uruguay's winning goal in the 1950 FIFA final said, "Down through its history, only three people have managed to silence the Maracana: the Pope, Frank Sinatra and me."

Answer: Sebastian

Although St. Sebastian is usually pictured as being tied to a post and shot with arrows, the legend claims that he was rescued and healed by St. Irene. He did become a martyr, however, after criticizing the policies of the Emperor Diocletian, and being clubbed to death.

Built between 1964 and 1979, the conical shape of the cathedral symbolizes the equidistance and closeness of people in relation to God, while the light in the stained glass symbolizes God descending to man. The Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro.

Answer: Portuguese

Constructed between 1880 and 1887, the library has the largest and most valuable collection of Portuguese literature outside of Portugal. It is filled with books from floor to ceiling. In addition to housing rare works of literature, the Real Gabinete Português de Leitura is also known for its beautiful architecture, stained glass, wrought-iron chandelier, and skylight.

Answer: The date varies from year to year

The Rio de Janeiro Carnival begins on the Friday before Lent, and ends on Ash Wednesday. Although many cities hold similar celebrations, the Carnival in Rio is considered to be the largest in the world. Over two hundred samba schools exist in the city, and one of the main purposes of Carnival is to provide competition for the schools. Each school designs a float with a particular theme for the parade, while following strict guidelines.

Many students work, practice, and design costumes year-round in order to be the best!

Answer: Palm

Founded in 1808 by King John VI of Porgual, the Botanical Garden's original purpose was to grow spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon that came from the West Indies. Today there are more than 6,500 species of plants including the famous palm trees that line the Avenue of Royal Palms that leads into the garden.

The garden also contains other plants, like orchids and cacti, as well as birds, howler monkeys and marmosets.