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English loanwords from Native American languages - Statistics
General Stats
- This quiz has been taken 59 times
- The average score is 15 of 25
Answer Stats
| Language | Definition or Translation | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inuktitut | Circular dwelling made of ice bricks | Igloo | 96%
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| Arawakan | A tropical cyclone storm bringing high winds and precipitation - mainly used for storms in the Caribbean | Hurricane | 90%
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| Arawakan | A lightweight, narrow water vessel | Canoe | 85%
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| Arawakan | Group of plants, leaves are typically dried and smoked or chewed | Tobacco | 85%
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| Arawakan | A sling made of fabric, rope, or netting suspended between two points, often trees | Hammock | 79%
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| Inuktitut | A narrow watercraft typically propelled by double-bladed paddle | Kayak | 79%
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| Nahuatl | Bright red fruit often used culinarily as a vegetable | Tomato | 77%
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| Quechua | A stimulant drug obtained from the leaves of the coca plant | Cocaine | 73%
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| Nahuatl | A wild canine, native to North America | Coyote | 73%
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| Arawakan | Type of large lizard native to Central & South America | Iguana | 67%
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| Quechua | Dried, salted meat | Jerky | 67%
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| Algonquin | Type of hickory tree and the nut from which it is derived, often used for sweet pies | Pecan | 65%
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| Tupi-Guaraní | The largest feline species in the Americas. Featured prominently in Aztec & Mayan mythology | Jaguar | 65%
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| Halkomelem | A purported ape-like creature said to inhabit the forests of North America | Sasquatch | 65%
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| Cariban | meaning "person", based on the Spaniards' belief that the Caribs ate human flesh | Cannibal | 63%
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| Tupi-Guaraní | Large cat native to the Americas. Also called puma, mountain lion, or panther | Cougar | 58%
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| Algonquin | A type of snow sled | Toboggan | 52%
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| Tupi-Guaraní | Type of tree and the nut from which it is derived, often used as a snack nut or for butter | Cashew | 44%
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| Arawakan | "framework of sticks", referring to a method of cooking meats | Barbecue | 42%
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| Nahuatl | "bitter water", referring to a ritual drink infused with this bean | Chocolate | 40%
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| Choctaw | "creek river" or "swamp" | Bayou | 38%
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| Mapudungun | "woolen fabric" worn as an outer garment designed to keep the body warm and dry | Poncho | 35%
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| Nahuatl | "smoked chili" | Chipotle | 23%
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| Algonquin | "counsel", referring to a political grouping of leaders | Caucus | 6%
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| Tupi-Guaraní | "capsicum", referring to a pepper | Cayenne | 4%
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