How did the culture of Portugal’s court clash with that of Rio de Janeiro?

a) The local cariocas found Dom João’s court too eager to expropriate their houses.
b) Brazilians had high standards and were shocked to find out how shabbily the king and queen presented themselves.
Consider This: Why did all of the courtiers shave their heads? See 8.5: Narrative: The King and the Cariocas.
c) Brazilians found the hand-kissing ceremony odious because it spread tropical fevers.
Consider This: Why did all of the courtiers shave their heads? See 8.5: Narrative: The King and the Cariocas.
d) The local cariocas were astounded to find that the courtiers preferred cool tropical clothing to the formalwear that should announce their rank.
Consider This: Why did all of the courtiers shave their heads? See 8.5: Narrative: The King and the Cariocas.


a) The local cariocas found Dom João’s court too eager to expropriate their houses.

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