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I Have an Arch, too Trivia Quiz

Ten more words which contain 'arch' within them. How many can you catch with the help of these clues?

A multiple-choice quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
zorba_scank

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
381,156

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
371

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which word containing 'arch' refers to the male head of a family or clan?

Answer: (One Word (9))

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Question 2 of 10

2. Add three letters to 'arch' to form a ruler.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which word containing 'arch' describes a type of material used to write on in the medieval period?

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Question 4 of 10

4. Add a single letter to 'arch' to form a word meaning a military style of walking.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which 'arch' word describes a state of chaos or disorder?

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name a word containing 'arch' which can be used as a synonym for investigation.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which word containing 'arch' can be used to describe a pecking order?

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Question 8 of 10

8. Add two letters to 'arch' to form a carbohydrate that stores energy.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which word containing 'arch' refers to a form of government where power is controlled by a small group?

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Question 10 of 10

10. Add a letter to 'arch' to form a synonym for the act of drying.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which word containing 'arch' refers to the male head of a family or clan?

Answer: Patriarch

In the Old Testament of the Bible, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are referred to as the 'Patriarchs of Israel'.

2. Add three letters to 'arch' to form a ruler.

Answer: Monarch

The ruler of a nation or state is called a monarch, and this form of governance is known as monarchy.

3. Which word containing 'arch' describes a type of material used to write on in the medieval period?

Answer: Parchment

The skins of goats or sheep were used to create parchments, which were then used as writing surfaces.

4. Add a single letter to 'arch' to form a word meaning a military style of walking.

Answer: March

This word has nothing to do with the month of March which was named after Mars, the Roman God of War.

5. Which 'arch' word describes a state of chaos or disorder?

Answer: Anarchy

Anarchy refers to a state of lawlessness due to the absence of a governing authority.

6. Name a word containing 'arch' which can be used as a synonym for investigation.

Answer: Research

Other synonyms include analysis, examination and scrutiny.

7. Which word containing 'arch' can be used to describe a pecking order?

Answer: Hierarchy

A hierarchy is a grading system where people or things are ranked according to their relative order of importance.

8. Add two letters to 'arch' to form a carbohydrate that stores energy.

Answer: Starch

Potatoes and cereals are among the main sources of starch in the human diet.

9. Which word containing 'arch' refers to a form of government where power is controlled by a small group?

Answer: Oligarchy

The word oligarchy comes from the Greek words 'oligos' which means few and 'arkho' which means to rule. Oligarchy carries a negative connotation, with the assumption being that power is concentrated with a small clique of people who use it to further their own interests.

10. Add a letter to 'arch' to form a synonym for the act of drying.

Answer: Parch

Something which has been made very dry, usually through extreme heat, is said to be parched.

Source: Author zorba_scank

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