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Quiz about We Stole That from the Persians

We Stole That from the Persians Quiz

A quiz about ten English words that have origins in Persian or other Iranian languages.

A matching quiz by Joepetz. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Joepetz

Time
3 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
390,684

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
761

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (8/10), Kiwikaz (10/10), Guest 124 (10/10).

(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.

Questions		Choices
1. From the Persian word for leg garment - they have tops now too		Caviar
2. From the Persian word for sword - a curved one at that		Candy
3. From the Persian for "the king is dead" - long live the queen		Pajamas
4. From the Persian word for dusty - I guess I'm wearing dust right now		Checkmate
5. From the Persian word for sugar - I want some!		Magic
6. From the Persian word for liver - not as good as #5		Zircon
7. From the Old Iranian word for to be able to - I'd be able to do a lot with this		Khaki
8. From the Persian word for twist - I could Bayeux one		Scimitar
9. From the Persian word for gold - not quite a girl's best friend		Gizzard
10. From the Persian word for egg holder - probably an apt description for the tin it comes in		Tapestry

Select each answer

1. From the Persian word for leg garment - they have tops now too

2. From the Persian word for sword - a curved one at that

3. From the Persian for "the king is dead" - long live the queen

4. From the Persian word for dusty - I guess I'm wearing dust right now

5. From the Persian word for sugar - I want some!

6. From the Persian word for liver - not as good as #5

7. From the Old Iranian word for to be able to - I'd be able to do a lot with this

8. From the Persian word for twist - I could Bayeux one

9. From the Persian word for gold - not quite a girl's best friend

10. From the Persian word for egg holder - probably an apt description for the tin it comes in

Most Recent Scores

Nov 01 2024 : Guest 68: 8/10
Oct 23 2024 : Kiwikaz: 10/10
Oct 17 2024 : Guest 124: 10/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. From the Persian word for leg garment - they have tops now too

Answer: Pajamas

Pajamas, which in the English speaking word typically means clothing worn to bed, comes from the Persian word "payjama" meaning leg garment. In many parts of the world, pajamas are thin pants worn for everyday use.

2. From the Persian word for sword - a curved one at that

Answer: Scimitar

Scimitars are long swords with curved blades. The word scimitar comes from the Persian word "samsir" which means means sword. The Old Persian word "smsyl" also means sword.

3. From the Persian for "the king is dead" - long live the queen

Answer: Checkmate

Checkmate is a term in chess that indicates that king is about to be captured and there is no avoiding it. If a player checkmates his or her opponent, he or she wins. Checkmate comes from the Persian phrase "sah mat" which means the king is dead.

4. From the Persian word for dusty - I guess I'm wearing dust right now

Answer: Khaki

Khaki comes from the Persian word "xaki" which means dusty or earth-colored. It refers to the color of khaki, which is a beige/green/yellow color. Khaki is typically used to describe pants and other articles of clothing.

5. From the Persian word for sugar - I want some!

Answer: Candy

Candy comes from the Persian word "qand" or "kand" which means sugar, referring to the main ingredient in candy. The Arabic word "qand" means hard candy.

6. From the Persian word for liver - not as good as #5

Answer: Gizzard

Gizzard comes from the Persian word "jigar" which means liver. Gizzards are innards and organs of animals that are cooked and eaten. They are a delicacy in some places.

7. From the Old Iranian word for to be able to - I'd be able to do a lot with this

Answer: Magic

Magic comes from the Old Iranian word "mehzgh" which means to be able to. It also sometimes means to help or power. Another origin is the Old Persian word "magus" or "magoi" which refers to people who performed in various religious ceremonies.

8. From the Persian word for twist - I could Bayeux one

Answer: Tapestry

Tapestry comes from the Persian word "tabidan" or "taftan" which means to twist or turn, which was a method used to make carpets and rugs. Tapestry may also come from the Latin word "tapis" which means heavy fabric.

9. From the Persian word for gold - not quite a girl's best friend

Answer: Zircon

Zircon is a mineral that is often seen as a cheap substitute for diamonds. Zircons come in a variety of colors, including a golden color from which the mineral gets its name. The Persian word for gold is "zargun".

10. From the Persian word for egg holder - probably an apt description for the tin it comes in

Answer: Caviar

Caviar comes from the Persian word "xavyar" which means egg holder or egg bearing. Caviar is a food that is made from the salt-cured roe or eggs of a sturgeon and other fish.

Source: Author Joepetz

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