Words From Places

Champagne wine is named after a region in which country?

The fabric 'denim' gets its name from 'de Nîmes.' Where is Nîmes?

The word 'spa' for a health resort comes from a town called Spa. In which country is it?

Cognac brandy is named after a town in which French region?

The word 'jeans' is believed to derive from Genoa (Gênes in French). Where is Genoa?

Sherry wine takes its name from the city of Jerez. In which country is Jerez?

The word 'marathon' comes from the Battle of Marathon. In which ancient civilization did this take place?

Angora wool comes from Angora rabbits and goats. Angora is the old name for which city?

The word 'port' (as in port wine) comes from which Portuguese city?

Muslin fabric takes its name from Mosul. In which modern country is Mosul?

The word 'magnet' derives from Magnesia. Magnesia was a region in ancient what?

Currants (dried fruit) get their name from which Greek city?

The word 'bourbon' (whiskey) comes from Bourbon County. In which US state?

Cologne (the fragrance) is named after the German city of Cologne. What is this city called in German?

The word 'laconic' (using few words) comes from Laconia, home of which ancient people?