What was the former name of Paris?
Wien
Lutetia
Calcutta
Salisbury
Centuries ago, the city that would become Paris, went by a much different name. During the Roman period, ruled by Julius Caesar’s empire, it was commonly known as Lutetia, and the settlers there were Celts known as the “Parisii.” Today, a stroll down the streets of Paris will reveal nods to its humble origins in the form of Lutetia-branded hotels, cafes and restaurants paying homage to the city’s very beginnings. “Lutetia,” which comes from the Latin word lutum meaning “mud,” suggests that Paris may have once been dubbed the “mud town” of the Parisii.
The correct answer is Lutetia.