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CHAPTER THREE: FOOD AND DRINK
TEXT-DEPENDENT QUESTIONS
1. Name three different foods cultivated by Brazil’s indigenous tribes.
2. Which native foods did the Portuguese export from Brazil to
other countries?
3. Which group do you think had the most influence on Brazilian
cuisine? Explain your answer using examples.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
1. Research and compare three or four recipes from Brazil. As you
do your research, write a short description of each recipe as you
answer these questions: What are the main ingredients? Where did
those ingredients come from? What influence does this dish have:
indigenous, Afro-Brazilian, Portuguese, or some other group?
2. Imagine yourself opening a Brazilian restaurant in your community.
Research and create a menu that potential customers might enjoy.
Make sure you include main dishes, beverages, and desserts. Also,
figure out a price for each item on the menu.
Coxinha de galinha
, a
fried snack filled with
shredded chicken.