Which term, borrowed from a type of Italian money, was used to name many early newspapers?

a. broadsheet

b. gazette

c. journal

d. tabloid

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Glenn Key

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25 September, 16:00

Which term, borrowed from a type of Italian money, was used to name many early newspapers?

a. broadsheet

b. gazette

c. journal

d. tabloid

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Trent Harrell · Answer 1

The correct answer is b. gazette!

Gazette is actually the French version of this word and the original Italian is "Gazeta" - it meant a Venetian coin, which was the typical prize for such newspapers in 16th century - which is the time from which this word originates.

Which term, borrowed from a type of Italian money, was used to name many early newspapers?a. broadsheetb. gazettec. journald. tabloid

Which term, borrowed from a type of Italian money, was used to name many early newspapers?

a. broadsheet

b. gazette

c. journal

d. tabloid