Brazil on the Rise Chapter 8 "The Amazon Nationalism and Paranoia In the Jungle" 1) Look for some statistics about the size of the Amazon, the extent of its biodiversity, how much of it is being preserved vs developed, who lives there, etc. 2) How do Brazilian's feel about the world's "preoccupation with the health of the Amazon's ecosystems"? Do you think the rest of the world has or should have a role to play? If so what? 3) What does the word cacique mean and what has been the influence on the history and development of the Amazon? 4) What is wage slavery? 5) Is there anything else in this chapter that you found especially interesting? 6) As you read make a list of questions that you have that you might either want to ask one of our video chat guests or hosts (or perhaps investigate yourself as part of your powerpoint presentation). Write at least 3 new questions inspired by this chapter. NExt time ask: This chapter discusses how indigenous people often resist contact with outside world. What are some of the problems that have occured as they have had contact with the military, ranchers, foreigners etc.?