Fun Language and Etymology Quiz
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Question 1: The word 'dinosaur' literally translates to terrible what?
Beast
Lizard
Lizard
Monster
Question 2: What martial art's name literally translates to 'empty hand'?
Aikido
Karate
Sumo
Judo
Question 3: The word 'hippopotamus' literally translates to river what?
Horse
Dog
Pig
Cow
Question 4: What disease's name comes from the Italian for 'bad air'?
Cholera
Typhus
Malaria
Plague
Question 5: The word 'salary' comes from Roman soldiers being paid in what?
Gold
Silver
Wheat
Salt
Question 6: Which day of the week is named after the Norse god of thunder?
Friday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday