The Indigo Color Quiz
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What is the origin of the word 'indigo'?

  • It comes from the Arabic word 'al-nil', meaning 'the blue'
  • It comes from the Latin word 'indicum', meaning 'Indian' (correct)
  • It comes from the Greek word 'indikon', meaning 'deep blue'
  • It comes from the Sanskrit word 'indir', meaning 'blue dye'
  • In which continent was the earliest direct evidence for the use of indigo found?

  • Africa
  • East Asia
  • Europe
  • South America (correct)
  • Which ancient author mentions India as the source of indigo dye?

  • Hippocrates
  • Herodotus
  • Pliny the Elder (correct)
  • Aristotle
  • Indigo is traditionally regarded as a color in the visible spectrum and as one of the seven colors of the rainbow, between which colors does it lie?

    <p>Blue and violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first known recorded use of the word 'indigo' as a color name in English?

    <p>1289</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Origin of the Word 'Indigo'

    • The origin of the word 'indigo' is not specified in the text.

    History of Indigo Use

    • The earliest direct evidence for the use of indigo was found in the continent of Asia.
    • Ancient author, Arrian, mentions India as the source of indigo dye.

    Properties of Indigo

    • Indigo is a color in the visible spectrum and one of the seven colors of the rainbow.
    • It lies between blue and violet in the rainbow.

    History of the Word 'Indigo'

    • The first known recorded use of the word 'indigo' as a color name in English was in the 13th century.

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    Test Your Knowledge of Indigo: Take this quiz to learn more about the history, properties, and cultural significance of the color indigo. Explore its origins, uses, and symbolism in various cultures and traditions.

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