Indigenous peoples in Brazil

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/indigenous-peoples-in-brazil

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. How many people live in Indigenous peoples in Brazil?1,693,535 individuals identified as Indigenous in the 2022 IBGE census
2. What language do people speak in Indigenous peoples in Brazil?295 Indigenous languages were recorded in the 2022 census, alongside Portuguese
3. What is the ethnic groups?391 distinct Indigenous ethnic groups were identified in the 2022 census

Demarcation: The official process of defining and marking the boundaries of Indigenous territories.
Cultural Preservation: The effort to maintain and pass on traditions, languages, and customs to future generations.
Self-Determination: The right of Indigenous peoples to freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.