Trivia Quiz on Archaic Terms

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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Step back into the lexicon of yesteryear with this fast-paced quiz on archaic terms and forgotten phrases. Perfect for word lovers and history buffs who enjoy matching old-timey words to modern meanings.

Rediscover the charm of bygone vocabulary with a lively group challenge that asks players to connect archaic words to their modern counterparts. Ideal for team play in classrooms, book clubs, office socials, and livestreams, this trivia shines as a warm-up round, an icebreaker, or a themed segment during longer quiz nights. It’s easy to host in-person or online—great for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, and more—and it works equally well for head-to-head faceoffs or collaborative team scoring. Sprinkle in quick timers for extra energy, award bonus points for confident first guesses, and encourage teams to craft a “modern translation” for laughs between questions. Whether you run it as a 10-question sprint or mix the items into a larger night of general knowledge, this set promises quick decisions, friendly debates, and plenty of “I knew that!” moments for word nerds and trivia fans alike.

1. A "cameleopard" is an archaic term for what animal

A) Camel

B) Giraffe

C) Leopard

D) Zebra

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2. A bantling is a(n)___.

A) Adult

B) Newborn

C) Teenager

D) Young child

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3. As what is sulphur also known

A) Phosphorus

B) Brimstone

C) Quicksilver

D) Sulphate

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4. A large box for valuables

A) Chest

B) Coffer

C) Strongbox

D) Casket

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5. Old fashioned word for a prostitute

A) Doxy

B) Strumpet

C) Harlot

D) Tart

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6. What act do the French call The English Perversion

A) Taxation Act

B) The Napoleonic Penal Code

C) Whipping Flagellation

D) The Navigation Act

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7. What is a group of apes

A) Troop of apes

B) Shrewdness

C) Band of apes

D) Congress of apes

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8. What was the original meaning of the word harlot

A) Tramp

B) Prostitute

C) Whore

D) Strumpet

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9. What is a pismire

A) Termite

B) Bee

C) An Ant

D) Wasp

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10. What is an ancient word for a pharmacist

A) Herbalist

B) Apothecary

C) Alchemist

D) Dispenser

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