Etymology Activity

What is the study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history?

• Etymology

• Phonetics

• Syntax

• Morphology

Which ancient language is considered the root of many modern European languages?

• Latin

• Sanskrit

• Hebrew

• Mandarin

The word 'etymology' is derived from which language?

• Greek

• Latin

• French

• German

Which of the following words has its origin in the Greek word 'philosophia'?

• Philosophy

• Physics

• Philanthropy

• Phonetics

What does the Latin root 'aqua' mean?

• Water

• Fire

• Earth

• Air

The English word 'salary' is derived from the Latin word 'salarium', which was a payment made to Roman soldiers in what form?

• Salt

• Gold

• Silver

• Grain

Which of the following words is derived from the name of a Norse god?

• Thursday

• Saturday

• Monday

• Friday

The word 'coffee' originated from which language?

• Arabic

• Turkish

• Italian

• French

Which language is the source of the word 'robot'?

• Czech

• German

• Russian

• Japanese

The word 'chocolate' is derived from which ancient civilization's language?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Mayan

• Olmec