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