Question

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

a. broadsheet
b. gazette
c. journal
d. tabloid

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.