The Origin of Orange: Fruit vs. Color

Before the word 'orange' was introduced, how did people describe the color?

• Green-yellow

• Red-purple

• Yellow-red

• Blue-green

What is the origin of the word 'narange'?

• It originates from an ancient Greek term.

• It is a name given by European traders.

• It comes from a Dravidian word related to smell.

• It is derived from a Latin word for fruit.

What was the original homeland of the orange fruit?

• Egypt

• Brazil

• India

• China

Which language influenced the English word 'orange'?

• Spanish

• Italian

• French

• German

When did the English language adopt the name of the fruit for the color?

• In the 1500s

• In the 1400s

• In the 1300s

• In the 1600s