Rio de Janeiro - City Sights

Christ the Redeemer

“Christ the Redeemer”  is how many meters above sea level?

710 meters

How much does "Christ the Redeemer" weigh? 

1,145 tons

Into what group was the “Christ the Redeemer” statue voted on July 7, 2007?

New 7 Wonders of the World

In what year was the “Christ the Redeemer” statue inaugurated?

1931

In what year was the statue inaugurated?

1931

Taking its base into account, how tall is “Christ the Redeemer”?

38 meters

The “Christ the Redeemer” statue is partly built of cement from a European country. Which one?

Sweden

What city was Jesus from, according to the bible?

Nazareth

What is the surface layer of “Christ the Redeemer” made of?

Soapstone

What year did the construction of “Christ the Redeemer” begin?

1922

What's "Christ the Redeemer" called in Portuguese? 

Cristo Redentor

What is the name of the mountain where the iconic statue “Christ the Redeemer” stands in Rio de Janeiro?

Corcovado

What were the names of Jesus’ parents, according to the bible?

Joseph and Mary

Which religion is "Christ the Redeemer" associated with? 

Christianity

Which sculptor created "Christ the Redeemer"? 

Paul Landowski

What Brazilian city is the "Christ the Redeemer" statue looking out over?

Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer, the iconic statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. In what year was it inaugurated?

1931

Sugarloaf Mountain

In which city is Sugarloaf Mountain located?

Rio de Janeiro

How high is Sugarloaf Mountain above sea level?

396 meters

What is the local name for Sugarloaf Mountain?

Pão de Açúcar

Which iconic cable car connects the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain with Morro da Urca?

Bondinho do Pão de Açúcar

In which year was the cable car inaugurated to Sugarloaf Mountain?

1912

Which scenic bay does Sugarloaf Mountain overlook?

Guanabara

What UNESCO status does Sugarloaf Mountain hold?

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sugarloaf Mountain is composed primarily of which type of rock?

Granite

Which popular outdoor activity is often done at Sugarloaf Mountain?

Rock climbing

Who is believed to have given Sugarloaf Mountain its name during the 16th century?

Portuguese explorers

Copacabana

At which location is it customary to say that Copacabana Beach begins? 

Princesa Isabel Avenue

Beach soccer is common in Copacabana. How many participants are on each team? 

5

Copacabana is not only a beach in Rio de Janeiro, but also a what? 

A neighborhood in Rio

During which of the following festivals do most people find themselves on Copacabana Beach?

New Year’s Eve

How long is Copacabana beach?

4 km 

If you are at Copacabana, you can see this mountain. What is it called?

Sugarloaf Mountain

Which sea can you swim in if you visit Copacabana?

Atlantic

In which part of Rio de Janeiro will you find Copacabana Beach?

Southeast

There is another famous beach in close proximity to Copacabana Beach. What's it called? 

Ipanema

This ball is used to play which popular sport on Copacabana Beach?

Beach volleyball

What can you find at both ends of the Copacabana?

Military fortifications

What was the Copacabana area called before it was called Copacabana?

Sacopenapa

Which artist released the single “Copacabana (At the Copa)” in June of 1978?

Barry Manilow

Which language are you most likely to come across when speaking to locals at Copacabana Beach?

Portuguese

Who played at the Copacabana Beach for 3.2 million spectators on New Year's Eve in 1994? 

Rod Stewart

In which zone of Rio de Janeiro is the famous Copacabana Beach located?

Southern Zone (Zona Sul)

What shape is the iconic Copacabana Beach sidewalk pattern?

Wave

Maracaña Stadium

Between 1950 and what other year was Maracaña Stadium the world’s largest football stadium?

1992

How far from Rio de Janeiro’s most central parts is Maracaña Stadium located?

3 km

How many people can Maracaña Stadium seat?

78 838

In what year was Maracaña Stadium inaugurated?

1950

Set in 1950, what is Maracaña Stadium’s attendance record which stands to this day?

199 854

Waldir was the name of one of the architects that designed the Maracaña Stadium. What was his last name?

Ramos

What happened in Maracaña Stadium in 1992?

A section of the stands collapsed

What happened in Maracaña Stadium in 2006?

It was renovated

What is it that we see in this picture with a Maracaña motif?

Stamp

What is Maracaña Stadium officially called?

Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho

What was the first event held at Maracaña Stadium?

Football World Cup

Which Norwegian group performed at Maracaña Stadium during the Rock in Rio in 1991?

A-ha

Which of the following teams played its home games at Maracaña Stadium?

Flamengo

Who gave Maracaña Stadium its official name?

A journalist

With whom did Brazil meet in their first football game ever played in Maracaña Stadium?

Mexico