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. The term spread across Europe from the 16th century with the opening of the first coffeehouses in Constantinople and Venice.
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
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 "boulevard" come from?
Possible answers:
- Dutch
- Arabic
- French
- English
Explanation: The word "boulevard" comes from the Dutch "bolwerk" (rampart, fortification). It originally designated promenades laid out on old fortifications demolished in the 18th century, such as the Grands Boulevards of Paris.
