Chapter 1
Literal translations that surprise us
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Chapter 2
Legacies of legendary leaders
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Chapter 3
Shaped by the natural world
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Chapter 4
Echoes of ancient peoples
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Secrets of country names
Ch 2 · Legacies of legendary leaders
schopenhauer Bolivia
From Bolívar, Bolivia From Bolívar, Bolivia Just like Romulus and Rome
schopenhauer Colombia was named to honor Christopher Columbus, even though he never actually set foot in the country.
schopenhauer The Southeast Asian archipelago of the Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain during colonial exploration.
BETA
schopenhauer Decode the global gossip to discover the secret origins of country names.
Fun Fact
Naming rights: Bolivia was almost named 'Republic of Bolívar,' but a lawmaker argued that if Romulus gave us Rome, Bolívar should give us Bolivia.
Glossary
eponym (noun)
A person, place, or thing after which something is named. Bolivia was named in 1825 to honor Simón Bolívar, the military general who led the region's independence.
A person, place, or thing after which something is named. Bolivia was named in 1825 to honor Simón Bolívar, the military general who led the region's independence.
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Which nation's sailors first claimed and named the island of Mauritius in 1598?
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Which European royal family did Prince Maurice of Nassau, the namesake of Mauritius, belong to?
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Which military leader's name inspired the naming of the South American country Bolivia?
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Which of these modern countries was NOT part of the original 'Gran Colombia' established in 1819?
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Which revolutionary figure originally came up with the name Colombia as a tribute to Christopher Columbus?
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Which explorer first used the name 'Las Islas Filipinas' to refer to parts of the Philippine archipelago?