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What was the purpose of establishing Brasilia in 1956?

To develop a tourist destination

To establish a new trading hub

To create a landmark in the history of town planning (correct)

To commemorate the golden age of Brazil

When was Ouro Preto founded?

16th century

18th century

17th century (correct)

19th century

What industry is historically linked to the town of Olinda?

Sugar-cane industry (correct)

Cattle ranching

Fishing industry

Gold mining

What contributed to Olinda's particular charm?

20 Baroque churches Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the historic town of Ouro Preto today?

Testimony to past prosperity Signup and view all the answers

Which architect/sculptor is associated with the exceptional talent in Baroque art in Ouro Preto?

Aleijadinho Signup and view all the answers

In what centuries did the unique religious, social, and economic experiment take place in the five estancias?

17th and 18th centuries Signup and view all the answers

'Black Gold' refers to which historic town?

Ouro Preto Signup and view all the answers

Which town was rebuilt after being looted by the Dutch?

'Olinda' Signup and view all the answers

'Ex Nihilo' is associated with which capital city?

'Brasilia' Signup and view all the answers

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What was the purpose of establishing Brasilia in 1956?

When was Ouro Preto founded?

What industry is historically linked to the town of Olinda?

What contributed to Olinda's particular charm?

What is a key feature of the historic town of Ouro Preto today?

Which architect/sculptor is associated with the exceptional talent in Baroque art in Ouro Preto?

In what centuries did the unique religious, social, and economic experiment take place in the five estancias?

'Black Gold' refers to which historic town?

Which town was rebuilt after being looted by the Dutch?

'Ex Nihilo' is associated with which capital city?

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