Which of the following best describes former Brazilian president Luiz Incio Lula da Silva?
a. a member of one of the wealthiest and most powerful families in all of Latin America
b. a political opportunist bent on enriching himself at the expense of the Brazilian people
c. a charismatic populist with socialist ideas
d. a weak leader who could never win the support of other Brazilian leaders or the Brazilian people
Question 2
How did Brazil become independent?
a. Napoleon conquered Portugal and declared that Brazil was free and independent of Portuguese oppression.
b. Dissatisfied Portuguese and Indians staged a long and bloody rebellion.
c. A member of the Portuguese royal family declared Brazil's independence, and Portugal did not resist the declaration.
d. The United States used its naval forces to oust the communist government and establish a true democracy.
Brazilian Teal or Brazilian Duck (Amazonetta brasiliensis)
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