Borrowed English Words from Arabic

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1. Which of these 'drink' words was originally drawn from Arabic? Milk Alcohol Juice Wine

2. Yes or no: Another 'drink' word, this time 'coffee', was also originally taken from Arabic. Yes No

3. This word, derived from Arabic, originally described a place for storage, but now is more commonly used to describe a type of reading material. To which of these am I referring? Magazine Pamphlet Folio Cartoon

4. Two English words, related to mathematics have been derived from one Arabic word, 'sifr'. Name either one of the English words. Answer: (You have two choices, just pick one)

5. Which one of these commonly used English words beginning with Al- was not at least partially taken from Arabic? Alchemy Alcove Alphabet Alfalfa

6. Here's a tough one. Which of these English words finds its origins with an Arabic term meaning 'damaged goods'? Receipt Tariff Average Shipment

7. One of these animal names was not originally derived from the Arabic, but which? Camel Giraffe Albatross Gazelle

8. The name for one of the world's most useful substances employed in making fabrics comes to us from Arabic. Which of these wonderful products has a name with Arabic as its source? Cotton Flax Wool Silk

9. This word may not be the most common, but I really enjoy it and hence must include it here. Which synonym for 'fate', beginning with the letter 'k', was originally of Arabic origin? Answer: (K_____)

10. Well, my friends, we have come once again to the end of a quiz...the 'zenith', if you will. I consider this to be the zenith, or high point, of the quiz...the acme. Some might consider this the low point, however...the opposite of 'zenith'. What is the English word which is opposite of 'zenith', originally derived from Arabic? Crux Nadir Apex Climax