Pedro I of Brazil

Catholicism has been the main religion of Brazil since the 19th century. Catholic faith was brought to Brazil by missionaries wanting to help free the slaves from slavery. According to Brazil Religion, "90% of the Brazilian population subscribe to some religious ideal, making it more religiously inclined than any other South American country. Only 1% of the population doesn't believe in a God." There is also more Catholics in Brazil than any other place in the world. Carnivals, special…

Kimpa Vita Dona Beatriz also known as Beatriz of the Kongo (1684–1706), was a prophet and a priestess of the Kingdom of Kongo in a territory near Mt. Kibangu which is in modern day Angola. The Kingdom of Kongo had been founded sometime in the 13th or 14th century and was located south to the Congo river on the western coast of Africa. In the mid-17th century the estimated size of the kingdom was roughly twice the size of Ireland, and had a population of about half a million people. During this…

of these questions is Brazil. Brazil is a country of the world that has incredible geography, varied history, modern government and economy, and colorful culture. Brazil has very incredible geography. Brazil is located on the continent of South America. It is bordered by French Guyana, Suriname, Suyana, Venezuela, Peru, Paraguay, Columbia, Argentina, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil covers 5,319,928 square miles. It is the fifth largest country in the world. Brazil has many magnificent…

Beginning during the initial colonization of Brazil, through the Age of Imperialism when the fight for independence from Portugal began, Brazil has had a very colorful and significant history. While development in Brazil’s economy was slow to start, when valuable resources were discovered in Brazil the empire of industrialization began and lasted throughout the 21st century. Today, Brazil has one of the top ten largest economies worldwide. Brazil has been known to be an agrarian country, but…

Brazil is a predominantly tropical climate, warm and humid weather throughout the seasons. Brazil has a very extensive water supply due to the many rivers systems, said to be the longest river battle Brazil has both the Amazon and the Nile for water supply. Brasilia is one of the largest cities in Brazil, located in the Federal District with a population of 2.3 million. Another major city in Brazil is the Rio de Janeiro, also known as Rio. Rio was the capital of Brazil for pre- and…

Federative Republic of Brazil or simply Brazil is one of the world’s largest countries, in land mass and with a population of about 205,053,000 people. (Britannica) Brazil’s capital used to be Rio de Janeiro, but was switched to Brasilia in April of 1960, because of the size and wealth of the city. Brazil or as the Portuguese spell it Brasil, runs on a democratic system, and currently has a female President in office. It has in the past been a predominately male-oriented society, which has…

the land claiming, which was ultimately their demise in having an impact. Lastly, the English who followed shortly after the Spanish left their mark in North America when colonizing what is today part of the United States. Out of the three Countries I believe the Spanish had the greatest impact on the Americas because of the amount of sheer land they discovered as well as being the first to discover the world, contrary to popular belief, is spherical. How and why did the Spanish have the…

the historical experiences of Mexico, Peru, and Brazil from the pre-Columbian period until their Independence in the 19th century. Mexico, Peru, and Brazil had distinct historical experiences due to their geographic locations yet had similar episodes in their history all up until 1821. Moreover, the European explorers that “discovered” these places had different agendas, which ultimately affected the history of the Americas. Mexico, Peru and Brazil had centuries of indigenous tribes inhabiting…

I. The Incas A. The Incas were the native peoples of South America. Their empire extended from Ecuador to Chile. B. Around 1200 B.C., they founded Cuzco as the capital. C. They were great builders: 1. Paved roads through the Andes 2. Tunnels 3. Suspension bridges 4. Distance markers along the roads 5. Rest stations D. There were four classes (levels) in the Incan society. 1. Rulers 2. Nobles - The rulers and nobles lived in palaces. 3. Common people - This was the largest group. Most of…

Andy Gjata Museum Paper Michael Coyle Art appreciation 1301 The subject I will be writing about is Martin Johnson Heade’s painting called “Passion Flowers with the Three Hummingbirds.” It is believed to be painted around 1875. The medium is oil on canvas height 17 ¼ in. (43.8 cm); width 22 1/8 in. (56.2 cm.). It is part of the American Art exhibit located in the San Antonio Museum of Art. This painting is part of a series of many pieces of art that depicted the Central and South American…