Proclamation of the Republic, by Benedito Calixto - Test
  • 1. Who painted 'Proclamation of the Republic'?
A) Benedito Calixto
B) Almeida Júnior
C) Victor Meirelles
D) Pedro Américo
  • 2. In what year was 'Proclamation of the Republic' painted?
A) 1893
B) 1922
C) 1900
D) 1889
  • 3. What historical event does the painting depict?
A) Portuguese Arrival
B) Proclamation of the Brazilian Republic
C) Brazilian Independence
D) Abolition of Slavery
  • 4. Where is the painting currently located?
A) Louvre Museum
B) National Museum
C) MASP
D) Museu do Ipiranga
  • 5. Which city is depicted in the painting's background?
A) Rio de Janeiro
B) São Paulo
C) Salvador
D) Brasília
  • 6. What artistic style characterizes this painting?
A) Surrealism
B) Academicism
C) Modernism
D) Cubism
  • 7. What was Benedito Calixto's primary nationality?
A) Brazilian
B) Portuguese
C) Spanish
D) French
  • 8. What type of painting is 'Proclamation of the Republic'?
A) Portrait
B) Landscape
C) Historical painting
D) Still life
  • 9. Which Brazilian state was Benedito Calixto born in?
A) Bahia
B) Rio de Janeiro
C) São Paulo
D) Minas Gerais
  • 10. What was the political purpose of this painting?
A) Criticize the monarchy
B) Support imperialism
C) Promote democracy
D) Legitimize the new republic
  • 11. Which European country influenced Calixto's training?
A) England
B) France
C) Italy
D) Germany
  • 12. What year was the actual Proclamation of the Republic?
A) 1893
B) 1900
C) 1822
D) 1889
  • 13. What type of military units are shown in the painting?
A) Air force
B) Navy sailors
C) Cavalry and infantry
D) Artillery only
  • 14. Which element adds authenticity to the historical representation?
A) Modern buildings
B) 20th century clothing
C) Accurate military uniforms
D) Contemporary vehicles
  • 15. What was Calixto's primary purpose in creating this painting?
A) Document and celebrate a national event
B) Practice technical skills
C) Criticize the government
D) Sell to private collectors
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