Arabic & Spanish

📚 Language Connections Questions

1️. Which of these Spanish words comes directly from Arabic?

• Biblioteca (Library)

• Almohada (Pillow)

• Pan (Bread)

• Escuela (School)

Match the following

• 'al-mikhaddah' (pillow)

• Barrio

• 'as-asukkar' (sugar)

• Azúcar

• 'az-zaytūn' (olive)

• Almohada

• 'inshallah' (hopefully)

• Aceituna

• 'barri' (neighborhood)

• Ojalá

Which of these mathematical terms in Spanish comes from Arabic?

• Números (Numbers)

• Cálculo (Calculation)

• Matemáticas (Mathematics)

• Algebra (Algebra)

Which Spanish word comes from the Arabic word "al-qutn"?

• Algodón

  (cotton)

• Alfombra

  (carpet)

• Azúcar

  (sugar)

• Almendra

  (almond)

Which of these Spanish words is derived from the Arabic word "الزيت" (al-zayt)?

• Acero (Steel)

• Agua (Water)

• Aceite (Oil)

• Azafrán (Saffron)

The Spanish word "Almendra" comes from the Arabic word "اللوز" (al-lawz). What does "Almendra" mean?

• Apple

• Almond

• Cherry

• Walnut

What is the Spanish word for the Arabic word "لبن" (Laban)? (Milk)

• Queso

• Miel

• Pan

• Leche

🌍 History, Geography & Culture Connections Questions

Which region of Spain was ruled by Muslims for almost 800 years, influencing language, science, and architecture?

• Cataluña

• Andalucía

• Castilla

• Galicia

Many Spanish-speaking countries use Arabic-origin words due to Spain’s history. Which Latin American country has a strong Arabic immigrant influence?

• Chile

• Colombia

• Cuba

• Argentina

Which Arabic scientific advancement had a major influence on Spanish and Latin American medicine?

• The first vaccination

• The concept of hospitals and medical schools

• Herbal medicine from the Amazon

• The invention of X-rays