Words From Names
Instructions: Everyday words derived from people's names
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The word 'boycott' comes from Captain Charles Boycott. What was his occupation?
APrison wardenBLand agent in IrelandCTax collectorDNaval commander - 2.
The diesel engine is named after Rudolf Diesel. What nationality was he?
ADutchBGermanCAustrianDSwedish - 3.
The word 'cardigan' comes from the 7th Earl of Cardigan. What is he most famous for?
AFounding a universityBInventing the spinning jennyCDiscovering penicillinDLeading the Charge of the Light Brigade - 4.
The 'sandwich' is named after the Earl of Sandwich. Why did he supposedly want bread around his meat?
ATo keep his hands clean while playing cardsBTo pack meals for soldiersCTo eat while riding horsesDTo save money on plates - 5.
Wellington boots are named after the Duke of Wellington. What major battle did he win?
ABattle of HastingsBBattle of TrafalgarCBattle of the SommeDBattle of Waterloo - 6.
The word 'shrapnel' comes from General Henry Shrapnel. What did he invent?
AAn explosive artillery shellBA military uniformCA bulletproof vestDA type of rifle - 7.
Louis Braille gave his name to the Braille reading system. What was his nationality?
AItalianBSwissCFrenchDBelgian - 8.
The 'leotard' is named after Jules Léotard. What was his profession?
AGymnastBFencerCBallet dancerDTrapeze artist - 9.
The word 'maverick' comes from Samuel Maverick. Why was he notable?
AHe invented a card gameBHe refused to brand his cattleCHe was an eccentric inventorDHe was a famous outlaw - 10.
The sideburns hairstyle is named after which American Civil War general?
ARobert E. LeeBUlysses S. GrantCAmbrose BurnsideDWilliam Sherman - 11.
The word 'nicotine' is derived from Jean Nicot. What was his role?
AA chemistBA French ambassador who introduced tobacco to FranceCA tobacco farmerDA doctor who studied poisons - 12.
The saxophone is named after Adolphe Sax. What country was he from?
AGermanyBAustriaCFranceDBelgium - 13.
The word 'mesmerise' comes from Franz Mesmer. What did he practise?
AAlchemyBMagic tricksCFortune tellingDHypnosis and animal magnetism - 14.
The 'dunce cap' is ironically named after John Duns Scotus. What was he?
AA foolish kingBA court jesterCA brilliant medieval scholarDA strict schoolteacher - 15.
The word 'guillotine' comes from Joseph-Ignace Guillotin. What did he actually advocate for?
APublic trialsBA more humane method of executionCAbolishing the death penalty entirelyDMass executions