Google Translate Quiz: Mastering 'Dragon' in French

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Questions and Answers

What service does Google Translate provide?

Multilingual neural machine translation (correct)

Software application development

Website development

Android and iOS app development

How many languages does Google Translate support as of 2022?

100

150

133 (correct)

200

When was Google Translate launched?

2005

2004

2006 (correct)

2007

What does Google Translate use for its translation process?

Translates text to English first, then to the target language Signup and view all the answers

What is the daily translation volume of Google Translate?

Over 100 billion words Signup and view all the answers

What is the domestic species of the family Felidae?

Felis catus Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique characteristic of a feral cat compared to a domestic cat?

Feral cats avoid human contact Signup and view all the answers

Why are domestic cats valued by humans?

For their ability to kill vermin Signup and view all the answers

How many cat breeds are recognized by various cat registries?

60 Signup and view all the answers

What is a common form of cat communication?

Meowing Signup and view all the answers

How are dragons often depicted in western cultures since the High Middle Ages?

Winged, horned, and capable of breathing fire Signup and view all the answers

What are the commonalities between dragons' traits?

Hybridization of feline, reptilian, mammal, and avian features Signup and view all the answers

Which creatures are most likely the template of modern Oriental dragon imagery?

Vast extinct or migrating crocodiles Signup and view all the answers

How are dragons usually depicted in eastern cultures?

Wingless, four-legged, serpentine creatures with above-average intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'dragon' mean in Latin?

Huge serpent, dragon Signup and view all the answers

Who built the first steam-powered road vehicle?

Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot Signup and view all the answers

Who designed the first internal combustion powered automobile?

François Isaac de Rivaz Signup and view all the answers

Who invented a practical, marketable automobile for everyday use?

Carl Benz Signup and view all the answers

Which car was one of the first affordable by the masses?

Model T Signup and view all the answers

When did the demand for automobiles increase in Europe and other parts of the world?

After World War II Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Google Translate

Provides a free translation service for texts and web pages
Supports over 100 languages as of 2022
Launched in 2006
Uses machine learning, neural networks, and statistical models for its translation process
Handles over 1 billion translations daily

Domestic Cats

Belong to the domestic species Felis catus
Feral cats differ from domestic cats in their dependence on humans for survival
Valued by humans for companionship, pest control, and entertainment
Recognized breeds: over 70 by most registries
Common form of communication: vocalizations (meowing, purring) and body language

Dragons

Often depicted in Western cultures since the High Middle Ages as fire-breathing, serpent-like creatures
Common traits: powerful, fierce, serpent-like, scaly, fire-breathing, and intelligent
Template for modern Oriental dragon imagery: Chinese dragons and Indian nagas
Depicted in Eastern cultures as benevolent, wise, and auspicious creatures
Latin meaning of 'dragon': drakon, meaning serpent or sea serpent

Automobiles

First steam-powered road vehicle built by Richard Trevithick in 1801
First internal combustion powered automobile designed by Siegfried Marcus in 1864
Henry Ford invented a practical, marketable automobile for everyday use
Ford Model T was one of the first affordable cars for the masses
Demand for automobiles increased in Europe and other parts of the world in the 1950s

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Test your knowledge about Google Translate and its features in this quiz. Learn about the number of languages supported, the platforms it is available on, and its uses in various applications. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this popular multilingual translation service.