Multiple choice general knowledge

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

  1. Cat

  2. Horse

  3. Rats

  4. Dogs

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Canary Islands are named after dogs (Latin: Canariae Insulae meaning 'Island of Dogs'), not canary birds. The islands' name comes from the large dogs reportedly found there by ancient Romans.