Multiple choice general knowledge

The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal?

  1. Canary

  2. Snake

  3. Dogs

  4. Rhino
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Canary Islands are named after dogs (Latin: Canariae Insulae meaning 'Island of Dogs'), not canary birds. The name comes from the large population of wild dogs found by Romans. Note: The islands are actually in the Atlantic, not Pacific.

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