Brazilian Carnival

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/brazilian-carnival

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Brazilian Carnival?Brazil, South America
2. How many people live in Brazilian Carnival?Approximately 214 million people (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Brazilian Carnival?Approximately 8.5 million square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Brazilian Carnival?Brasília
5. What language do people speak in Brazilian Carnival?Portuguese
6. When was Brazilian Carnival built?Brazil was founded in 1500

Carnelevare: The Latin origin of 'carnival,' meaning 'to remove meat,' referencing the abstention during Lent.
Samba Schools: Community-based organizations that prepare elaborate parades and performances for Brazilian Carnival.
Age of Discoveries: A historical period from the 15th to 17th centuries characterized by extensive European exploration and maritime voyages.