The country's name comes from which tree, prized by the Portuguese for its red dye?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Brazilwood [pau-brasil], felled along the Atlantic coast
- Step 1: The first export of the colony was pau-brasil wood. Step 2. Its red dye was used for textiles in Europe. Answer: brazilwood. Why not the others: Rosewood, mahogany and cinnamon were not the source of the name.
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