Question 1
The word "algebra" originally comes from which language?
Answer
Arabic
Algebra comes from the Arabic word al-jabr, which appears in the title of al-Khwarizmi's famous book on solving equations. It reached English through Medieval Latin.
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Question 2
The month of July is named after which Roman?
Answer
Julius Caesar
July is named after Julius Caesar, who was born in that month. Before that, the Romans called it Quintilis.
Question 3
What is the plural of "crisis"?
Answer
Crises
One crisis, two crises. The ending changes from -is to -es.
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