Brazil
Definition
Brazil is the largest country in South America, known for its diverse culture and geography. In the context of AP European History, it's significant due to its colonization by Portugal in the 16th century.
Analogy
Think of Brazil as a giant playground that Portugal stumbled upon during their explorations. Just like kids would be excited to find new games and toys in a playground, Portugal was thrilled to discover resources like sugar and tobacco in Brazil.
Related terms
Colonization: The act of establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.
Portugal: A Southern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, known for its global maritime explorations during the Age of Discovery.
Indigenous Peoples: Native inhabitants of a region. In this context, it refers to various ethnic groups who were living in Brazilian territories before Portuguese colonization.
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