Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Questions and answers

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Where does the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue stand?

Choices

  1. On Copacabana Beach
  2. Atop Corcovado Mountain ✓
  3. In Guanabara Bay
  4. Next to Sugarloaf Mountain

Answer: Atop Corcovado Mountain

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What transports people to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain?

Choices

  1. Airplanes
  2. Boats
  3. Cable cars ✓
  4. Buses

Answer: Cable cars

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What kind of art can you see on the walls in Santa Teresa?

Choices

  1. Sculptures
  2. Colorful murals ✓
  3. Photographs
  4. Stone carvings

Answer: Colorful murals

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What kind of activities can you find happening on Copacabana Beach?

Choices

  1. People building sandcastles and playing board games
  2. Sunbathers, volleyball players, and vendors ✓
  3. People hiking and rock climbing
  4. Boating and fishing

Answer: Sunbathers, volleyball players, and vendors

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Who created the Escadaria Selarón, the staircase with thousands of tiles?

Choices

  1. A local government
  2. A group of students
  3. Chilean artist Jorge Selarón ✓
  4. An unknown artist

Answer: Chilean artist Jorge Selarón

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What popular landmark can be found in Santa Marta?

Choices

  1. A giant tree
  2. The Christ the Redeemer statue
  3. The Michael Jackson statue ✓
  4. A big fountain

Answer: The Michael Jackson statue

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What is Feijoada, a traditional Brazilian dish, mainly made of?

Choices

  1. Chicken and pasta
  2. Black bean stew with pork ✓
  3. Fish and vegetables
  4. Noodles and beef

Answer: Black bean stew with pork

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What is Ipanema Beach famous for besides its golden sands?

Choices

  1. Its busy markets
  2. Its tall palm trees
  3. Its breathtaking sunsets ✓
  4. Its deep blue ocean

Answer: Its breathtaking sunsets

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What can you find in Parque Lage?

Choices

  1. A big zoo
  2. Lush gardens and a historic mansion ✓
  3. A large shopping mall
  4. An amusement park

Answer: Lush gardens and a historic mansion

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What makes Rio de Janeiro an unforgettable destination?

Choices

  1. Its quiet streets and calm atmosphere
  2. Its cold weather all year round
  3. Its natural beauty and cultural richness ✓
  4. Its lack of famous landmarks

Answer: Its natural beauty and cultural richness

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