San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site
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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?

    <p>20 Baroque churches</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Testimony to past prosperity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Aleijadinho</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>17th and 18th centuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Black Gold' refers to which historic town?

    <p>Ouro Preto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which town was rebuilt after being looted by the Dutch?

    <p>'Olinda'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Ex Nihilo' is associated with which capital city?

    <p>'Brasilia'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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