Until 1960, which city had been the capital of Brazil since 1763?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Rio de Janeiro
- Step 1: Rio served as colonial, imperial and republican capital. Step 2. Brasília replaced it in 1960. Answer: Rio de Janeiro. Why not the others: Salvador was the first colonial capital, and São Paulo and Belo Horizonte were never national capitals.
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