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Why did Brazil become a Portuguese colony?
Witch Craft
What was discovered in Brazil that made it so valuable to the portuguese?
gold and diamonds.
What is the ethnic origin of the surname Freitas?
Freitas is a common Portuguese name, especially in the Portuguese island off the coast of Morrocco (Madieria, in particular) and in South America, including Brazil and Trinidad and Tobago. This was my mother's madien name.
What is the history of Brazil nuts?
For centuries, Brazil nut trees have grown wild in the Amazon forest of South America. Many indigenous tribes, like the Yanomami, used the nuts as food, and the oil and husks for a variety of other purposes. Portuguese and Spanish explorers introduced Brazil nuts to Europe in the 16th century, and used the nuts for expeditionary rations. The Spanish called them "almendras de los Andes" - almonds of the Andes.
Who were the Native people in Brazil?
It is estimated that before he arrival of Europeans there were around 1,000 different tribes living in the area that later became Brazil, speaking almost as many languages. Today there are only around 200 tribes, but there are still certain remote areas where some unknown tribes may be living without having met a white person. Many of the names of the early tribes are unknown. Just a few of the Brazilian native American groups are: Guarani Yanomami Akuntsu Kanoê Awá Maku Xavante Xiriana Wayampi Tucano Kayapo Mapidian Cocama Apalai Pisabo Paumari Yaruma Warekena Xokleng Tembe Matis Macushi Kaingang Karaja
Why did Brazil become a Portuguese colony?
Witch Craft
Was Brazil in the British empire?
No. Brazil was originally a Portuguese colony which is why the language of Brazil is Portuguese.
What countries was once a portoguese colony Brazil or cuba?
Brazil is the answer. It was once a Portuguese colony and referred to as Colonial Brazil.
Was Brazil a spanish colony?
The first Europeans to colonize Brazil were the Portuguese. In 1500, Brazil was colonized by Pedro Ã?lvares Cabral under Portugal. From this time until its independence in 1822, Brazil was a Portuguese colony. So, it was never a Spanish colony.
What as the largest Portuguese speaking colony in the world?
Before independence Brazil was the largest speaking Portuguese colony in the world.
What South American country speaks Portuguese and why do they speak that language?
Portuguese is spoken in Brazil because Brazil was once a colony of Portugal.
How did napoleons invasion of Portugal impact Portuguese colonies in the Americans?
It led Portuguese leaders to leave Europe and rule from the colony of Brazil.
Has Brazil ever been owned by Spain?
Before Independence Brazil was a Portuguese colony.
Why was Brazil taken over?
Because Brazil belonged to Portuguese colony until 1822
How did Pedro Influence the portuguese colony of Brazil?
Answer this question… He declared Brazil independent from Portugal.
Which area in South America was controlled by the Portuguese government?
Brazil was for a very long time a Portuguese colony, and for a time the Portuguese also ruled Uruguay.Brazil
Which country's primary culture is Portuguese?
Of course there is Portugal itself, and Brazil. Brazil was a Colony of Portugal starting in 1500. That is why it has a Portuguese culture.
