Brazil debates girl's role in Carnival
Feb. 08, 2010
Q: A row has erupted in Brazil over the decision to have a seven-year-old girl play the traditionally "sexy" role of a samba "queen" in this year's Rio de Janeiro Carnival. Where is Brazil?
Circle the area on this map
Q: What holiday is linked to the four days of Carnival?
A. Brazil's Independence Day
B. Christmas
C. Brazil's Labor Day
D. Easter
Q: The father of the seven-year-old girl dismissed concerns about her role in the parade and said she is a natural at the samba. Which immigrants to Brazil created samba music and dance?
A. Africans
B. French
C. Portuguese
D. Spanish
Q: Parade organizers say the girl's costume will be appropriate for a child and that she will be able to cope with the weather and demands of dancing for 80 minutes. In Brazil, February is . . .
A. The hottest month of the year
B. The coldest month of the year
Q: Carnival is celebrated in cities around the world, but Rio de Janeiro is considered the capital of Carnival. What is the capital of Brazil?
A. Rio de Janeiro
B. Brasilia
C. Buenos Aires
D. Sao Paulo
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