Understanding Exonyms and Endonyms

What was the original name given to Japan by China?

• Giapango

• Cipan-guo

• Jipan

• Nihon

What is the term for a name given to a place by people outside of it?

• Toponym

• Exonym

• Endonym

• Autonym

Which name is an example of an endonym?

• Deutschland

• America

• Colombia

• Germany

What are common themes in country names?

• Important persons

• Tribe names

• Geographical features

• Movies

What does the tribal name 'Alemanni' (for the people who live in the surroundings of the German territory) refer to?

• Neighbor

• Men of the forest

• All men

• Barbarian

Who influenced the name 'Japan' as it is known today?

• Marco Polo

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Ferdinand Magellan

What does the Latin term 'Germania' refer to?

• Neighbor

• Men of the forest

• All men

• Barbarian

From which tribe name do the French and Spanish names for Germany derive?

• Germani

• Saxons

• Alemanni

• Franks

Why don't we often adopt new name choices for countries?

• Political reasons

• Difficulty in pronunciation

• Lack of awareness

• Cultural resistance

What is the main reason countries do not push to change their international nicknames?

• Lack of resources

• Difficulty in enforcement

• Lack of interest

• Cultural pride