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Quiz about Gypsies
Quiz about Gypsies

Gypsies Trivia Quiz


Here's a chance to get to know the Gypsies....happy acquainting!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
16,060
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
3818
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (5/10), Guest 2 (6/10), Guest 47 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. It is believed that Gypsies originated in what place? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The name 'Gypsy' is a corruption of the word for what nationality?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 3 of 10
3. The Gypsies refer to themselves by which of the following? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. They refer to non-Gypsies as what? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following is not a currently identified Gypsy ethnic group? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Are the Gypsies represented in any world bodies? Yes or no?


Question 7 of 10
7. During the Spanish Inquisition, gypsies were punished for speaking their own language. What was the most common way in which they were punished? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who considered the Gypsies to be the 'lowest category' in the racial hierarchy?

Answer: (Last name only.)
Question 9 of 10
9. Which word best describes the Gypsy community? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Some Vlax speakers follow a body of customary laws and values. What is it called? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. It is believed that Gypsies originated in what place?

Answer: Northern India

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

Answer: Egyptian

Medieval Europeans believed them to be from Egypt, originally.
3. The Gypsies refer to themselves by which of the following?

Answer: Romani

4. They refer to non-Gypsies as what?

Answer: gadje

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

Answer: Keldish

Kalderash are also known as Vlax-Romani. Kale are also known as Gitanos.
6. Are the Gypsies represented in any world bodies? Yes or no?

Answer: yes

They are represented in the United Nations with a voting seat.
7. During the Spanish Inquisition, gypsies were punished for speaking their own language. What was the most common way in which they were punished?

Answer: tongue removed

Of course, this would also prevent them from speaking Spanish as well...where's the logic?
8. Who considered the Gypsies to be the 'lowest category' in the racial hierarchy?

Answer: 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.
9. Which word best describes the Gypsy community?

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

Answer: Kris

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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