The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : From which language does the word "algorithm" come?
Possible answers:
- Arabic
- Greek
- Sanskrit
- Latin
Explanation: The word "algorithm" comes from Arabic, from the name of the Persian mathematician Al-Khwarizmi (9th century), father of algebra and systematic calculation methods.
Question 2 : What does the word "philosophy" etymologically mean?
Possible answers:
- Love of wisdom
- Art of speech
- Quest for truth
- Science of thought
Explanation: "Philosophy" comes from the Greek "philos" (friend) and "sophia" (wisdom), literally meaning "love of wisdom".
Question 3 : Where does the word "coffee" come from?
Possible answers:
- Turkish
- Arabic
- Ethiopian
- Persian
Explanation: The word "coffee" comes from the Arabic "qahwa", which originally referred to a stimulating drink. It passed through Turkish then Italian before reaching French and English.
Question 4 : What is the origin of the French word "ordinateur" (computer)?
Possible answers:
- German
- Greek
- English
- Latin
Explanation: The French word "ordinateur" was created in 1955 by Professor Jacques Perret at IBM's request. It comes from Latin "ordinator" (one who orders/organizes).
Question 5 : Where does the word "pizza" come from?
Possible answers:
- Spanish
- Arabic
- Italian
- Greek
Explanation: The exact origin of "pizza" is debated, but the word probably comes from Italian, derived from Latin "pinsa" (flattened cake) or Greek "pitta".
Question 6 : What does the Greek prefix "bio-" mean?
Possible answers:
- Earth
- Body
- Life
- Nature
Explanation: The prefix "bio-" comes from the Greek "bios" meaning "life". It is found in biology, biography, biodiversity, etc.
Question 7 : Where does the word "chocolate" come from?
Possible answers:
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Mayan
- Nahuatl (Aztec)
Explanation: The word "chocolate" comes from Nahuatl (Aztec language) "xocolatl", composed of "xococ" (bitter) and "atl" (water), referring to the bitter drink of the Aztecs.
Question 8 : What is the origin of the word "robot"?
Possible answers:
- Russian
- German
- Czech
- Japanese
Explanation: The word "robot" was invented by Czech writer Karel Čapek in 1920, derived from Czech "robota" meaning "forced labor" or "drudgery".
Question 9 : What does "democracy" etymologically mean?
Possible answers:
- Just government
- Collective freedom
- Universal vote
- Power of the people
Explanation: "Democracy" comes from the Greek "demos" (people) and "kratos" (power), literally meaning "the power of the people".
Question 10 : Where does the word "magazine" come from?
Possible answers:
- Dutch
- Arabic
- French
- English
Explanation: The word "magazine" comes from the Arabic "makhazin" (warehouses, stores), passed into French via Italian. It originally referred to a place for storing information.
