Set in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the movie Rio has a lot of different facts and cultural references throughout. I made up these movie scavenger hunt questions for my kids so they would be sure to catch the fun, and educational (but don't tell them that!), references in the movie. The questions are meant to be read before the movie, as I think they will be difficult for kids to answer if they don't have a heads up on what to look for. (Answers and additional fun facts on page 2.) You can also print off a colorful PDF version of the Rio Movie Scavenger Hunt.
- What country is Rio de Janeiro located in?
- On what Continent is Rio located?
- What is the name for the scientific study of birds? (Hint: watch for Tulio’s business card)
- What is the name of the most famous annual festival celebrated in Brazil?
- What is a very common greeting in Brazil? (Hint: Nico the canary says it to Blu when they meet for the first time)
- What is the name for a large enclosure used for housing birds?
- What is the name of the official dance of Brazil?
- What is the name of the most famous and sought after piece of meat found in traditional Brazilian churrascarias (steak houses)? (Hint: the waiter yells the name when he comes to the table)
- How many species of flightless birds are there?
- What famous sport do Brazilians love best? (hint: they are watching it on TV during one scene in the movie)
- What very famous traditional Brazilian song is sung briefly in the movie? (Hint: Rafael sings a bar or two to his wife)
- What famous statue that was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World is shown in the movie?
- Approximately how many miles is it from Moose Lake, Minnesota to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?
- What color is cerulean? (Hint: Listen closely to Nigel!)
- What is Tulio’s favorite bird?
