Joseph I of Portugal

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/joseph-i-of-portugal

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1. Where is Joseph I of Portugal?Portugal
2. How big is Joseph I of Portugal?Around 92,000 square kilometers
3. What is the capital of Joseph I of Portugal?Lisbon
4. What language do people speak in Joseph I of Portugal?Portuguese
5. What is the population (approximate during reign)?Estimated between 2 to 3 million
6. What is the key event?Lisbon Earthquake of 1755

Enlightenment: An 18th-century intellectual and philosophical movement emphasizing reason and individualism.
Claustrophobia: An extreme or irrational fear of confined places, often triggered by traumatic events.
Centralization of Power: The process of concentrating governmental authority in a single national entity.
Succession: The process by which a new monarch takes over after the death or abdication of the previous one.