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It is believed that Gypsies originated in what place?

Northern India.

The name 'Gypsy' is a corruption of the word for what nationality?

Egyptian & Egypt & Egyptians. Medieval Europeans believed them to be from Egypt, originally.

The Gypsies refer to themselves by which of the following?

Romani.

They refer to non-Gypsies as what?

gadje.

Which of the following is not a currently identified Gypsy ethnic group?

Keldish. Kalderash are also known as Vlax-Romani. Kale are also known as Gitanos.

Are the Gypsies represented in any world bodies?

yes. They are represented in the United Nations with a voting seat.

During the Spanish inquisition Gypsies were punished for speaking their own language. How were they punished?

tongue removed. Of course, this would also prevent them from speaking Spanish as well...where's the logic?

Who considered the Gypsies to be the 'lowest category' in the racial hierarchy?

Hitler. About a half million Gypsies died in concentration camps during World War II. Their deaths were not recorded, due to their low status according to Hitler and his ilk.

Which word best describes the Gypsy community?

Diaspora. The Gypsies have been accused of chicanery and evil, but they are actually a very peaceful people. Their dispersion has been compared with the Jewish Diaspora.

Some Vlax speakers follow a body of customary laws and values. What is it called?

Kris.