Rio de Janeiro
The statue stands atop Corcovado Mountain. This topic is part of Cities within Geography. This page currently draws on 8 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Rio de Janeiro trivia questions
What giant statue overlooks Rio de Janeiro?
Answer: Christ the Redeemer
Bonus fact: The statue stands atop Corcovado Mountain.
What famous beach in Rio is known worldwide for its long curved shoreline?
Answer: Copacabana
Bonus fact: Copacabana stretches along Rio's South Zone.
Which 2002 film directed by Fernando Meirelles depicts organized crime in Rio de Janeiro?
Answer: City of God
Bonus fact: City of God received four Academy Award nominations.
Which country is home to the city of Rio de Janeiro?
Answer: Brazil
Bonus fact: Rio de Janeiro is famous for Copacabana Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Which Brazilian city hosts one of the world's most famous Carnival celebrations, especially known for samba parades?
Answer: Rio de Janeiro
Bonus fact: Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is famous worldwide for elaborate samba school parades.
What is the capital of Brazil?
Answer: Brasilia
Bonus fact: Brasilia became Brazil's capital in 1960; Rio de Janeiro had served as the capital before it.
Rio Carnival is held in which country?
Answer: Brazil
Bonus fact: Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival is one of the world’s largest and most famous pre-Lenten celebrations.
Black Orpheus relocates the Orpheus myth to celebrations associated with which city?
Answer: Rio de Janeiro
Bonus fact: BFI describes the film as incorporating the music, costume and dance of Rio's Carnival.