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Double-Leg Takedown Trivia Quiz

The wrestling move known as a "double-leg takedown" is believed to have originated from the Brazilian martial art of "capoeira". Lets explore some other things Brazilian.

A multiple-choice quiz by ClaudiaCat. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ClaudiaCat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
386,804

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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218

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Question 1 of 10

1. Capoeira is known as the "dance of war". This martial art combines three diverse elements. What are they? Hint

Swinging, swaying and bobbing

Kicking, punching and slap down

Dance, acrobatics and music

Running, jumping and twisting

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 16th century, Portugal colonized Brazil, and slaves were transported from Africa to cultivate the land. From which country did most of the Brazilian slaves come? Hint

Sudan

Mali

Angola

Ghana

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 18th century, Portugal's involvement in Brazil changed due to the discovery of what? Hint

Gold

Water

Uranium

Silver

4. By the 1800s, many Brazilian towns were expanding due to a combination of escaped slaves, natives, and Europeans. Prince Dom Jo�o VI, along with the Portuguese court, came to Brazil at this time. Why? Hint

Bubonic plague

Spanish inquisition

Invasion of Portugal by Napoleon

100 years war

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Question 5 of 10

5. At the end of the 1880s, slavery was abolished in Brazil. In 1888 the law banning slavery was ratified by an important signature. Whose was it? Hint

Count Gaston

Princess Isabel

Pedro II

Teresa Christina

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Question 6 of 10

6. Was capoeira ever banned in Brazil?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. The 1930s was a turbulent era in Brazil politically. Who was installed as a dictator in 1938? Hint

Getulio Vargas

Anderson Silva

Eduardo Saverin

Felipe Massa

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Question 8 of 10

8. How did Getulio Vargas die? Hint

Poison

Killed by his bodyguards

Shot himself

Sniper

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Question 9 of 10

9. What person was instrumental in the development of the new capital city Brasilia? Hint

Joao Goulart

Juscelino Kubitschek

Itamar Franco

Fernando Henrique Cardoso

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Question 10 of 10

10. More recently, capoeira has been the subject of a revival in Brazil, but in a slightly different form. What is the main emphasis of it now? Hint

Music

Sport

Theatrical

Dance

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Capoeira is known as the "dance of war". This martial art combines three diverse elements. What are they?

Answer: Dance, acrobatics and music

Capoeira's roots date back to the beginning of the 16th century in Brazil. This is a martial art that combines arm and leg movements in order to confuse their opponent, and involves complex combinations of speed of movement, powerful leg kicks, sweeps and spins.

2. In the 16th century, Portugal colonized Brazil, and slaves were transported from Africa to cultivate the land. From which country did most of the Brazilian slaves come?

Answer: Angola

The slaves were forced to work on sugar plantations in extreme conditions, and cruel punishments were employed to keep them subservient. Capoeira was used as a method of survival, especially with those slaves escaping from the plantations.

3. In the 18th century, Portugal's involvement in Brazil changed due to the discovery of what?

Answer: Gold

The discovery of gold and the ensuing gold rush changed the way Portugal colonized Brazil. Portugal's economy at the time was weak due to continuing fighting with Spain and the Netherlands, so the discovery of gold and diamonds was a welcome boost to Portugal's coffers.

The other change at that time was the influx of Portuguese immigrating to Brazil to take up administrative positions and control of the mines.

Answer: Invasion of Portugal by Napoleon

With Brazil becoming urbanized and the growth of the cities, the role of Brazil changed from that of a colony exploited for its natural resources and its plantations, to a manufacturing nation that utilized its ports and shipping ability.

5. At the end of the 1880s, slavery was abolished in Brazil. In 1888 the law banning slavery was ratified by an important signature. Whose was it?

Answer: Princess Isabel

Princess Isabel held the title of Princess Imperial and on three separate occasions served as Regent. She was active in the emancipation of the Brazilian slaves and signed the "Lei Aurea" (Golden Law) which achieved it. Unfortunately, in 1889 her son, Emperor Pedro II, was deposed in a military coup, and the royal family (including Isabel) escaped to exile in Europe.

6. Was capoeira ever banned in Brazil?

Answer: Yes

At the time of the emancipation of slaves, capoeira was also banned. The economic hardships forced upon the emancipated slaves, now with no jobs or income, led to increased levels of crime. Capoeira was considered to be commonly used by criminals and therefore banned in the hope that organised crime could be stopped or at least reduced.

7. The 1930s was a turbulent era in Brazil politically. Who was installed as a dictator in 1938?

Answer: Getulio Vargas

Although Getulio Vargas was installed in the early 1930s, numerous uprisings occurred during 1932, 1935 and finally in 1938. The last uprising placed Vargus in power as the dictator of Brazil.

8. How did Getulio Vargas die?

Answer: Shot himself

Getulio Vargas was intimately linked with Brazilian history, being a politician and dictator (in and out of power), involved with the military and finally taking his own life. Vargas killed himself by shooting himself in the chest in 1954.

9. What person was instrumental in the development of the new capital city Brasilia?

Answer: Juscelino Kubitschek

After Vargas' death, Juscelino Kubitschek became president in 1956. Kubitschek was a more liberal leader especially about other political parties, enabling him the ability of ruling without as many issues troubling his term. Kutitschek's main achievement was the construction of Brasilia, a new capital and the start of a new future for Brazil, achieved in 1960.

10. More recently, capoeira has been the subject of a revival in Brazil, but in a slightly different form. What is the main emphasis of it now?

Answer: Theatrical

Capoeira has now become a symbol of Brazilian culture, including resistance to oppression, ideology of freedom, a complex combination of dance, music, aerobatics and martial arts.

Source: Author ClaudiaCat

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