Question

question 7 of 10
where did the term goth originate?

a. from the author edgar allan poe, who wrote several popular
books in a similar style

b. from a book called the castle of otranto, which introduced the
central idea of the style

c. from an eastern european tribe that invaded the roman empire in
the 5th century

d. from groups of people who wear entirely black clothing and listen
to emotional music

Explanation:

The term "Goth" originated from an Eastern European tribe (the Goths) that invaded the Roman Empire in the 5th century. Over time, the term has been used in various contexts (such as in literature and sub - cultures), but its root is in this historical tribe.

• Option A: Edgar Allan Poe wrote in a Gothic style, but he did not originate the term "Goth".
• Option B: The Castle of Otranto is an early Gothic novel, but it did not create the term "Goth".
• Option D: The modern sub - culture of people wearing black and listening to certain music is a contemporary use of the "Goth" label, not its origin.

Answer:

C. From an Eastern European tribe that invaded the Roman Empire in the 5th century