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What was the purpose of establishing Brasilia in 1956?
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?
When was Ouro Preto founded?
- 16th century
- 18th century
- 17th century (correct)
- 19th century
What industry is historically linked to the town of Olinda?
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?
What contributed to Olinda's particular charm?
What is a key feature of the historic town of Ouro Preto today?
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?
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?
In what centuries did the unique religious, social, and economic experiment take place in the five estancias?
'Black Gold' refers to which historic town?
'Black Gold' refers to which historic town?
Which town was rebuilt after being looted by the Dutch?
Which town was rebuilt after being looted by the Dutch?
'Ex Nihilo' is associated with which capital city?
'Ex Nihilo' is associated with which capital city?
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