The Calendar

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Which calendar is the most widely used civil calendar in the world?

  1. Gregorian calendar

  2. Julian calendar

  3. Chinese calendar

  4. Islamic calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gregorian calendar is the most widely used civil calendar in the world, with most countries adopting it as their official calendar.

What is the difference between the Julian calendar and the Gregorian calendar?

  1. The Julian calendar has 365 days in a year, while the Gregorian calendar has 366 days.

  2. The Julian calendar uses a leap year every four years, while the Gregorian calendar uses a leap year every four years except for years divisible by 100 but not divisible by 400.

  3. The Julian calendar starts on January 1, while the Gregorian calendar starts on December 25.

  4. The Julian calendar is used by the Eastern Orthodox Church, while the Gregorian calendar is used by the Roman Catholic Church.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main difference between the Julian calendar and the Gregorian calendar is the way leap years are calculated. In the Julian calendar, a leap year occurs every four years, while in the Gregorian calendar, a leap year occurs every four years except for years divisible by 100 but not divisible by 400.

What is the Chinese calendar based on?

  1. The lunar cycle

  2. The solar cycle

  3. The lunisolar cycle

  4. The sidereal year


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on both the lunar cycle and the solar cycle. The calendar has a 12-month year, with each month being either 29 or 30 days long. Every three years, an extra month is added to the calendar to keep it in sync with the solar year.

What is the Islamic calendar based on?

  1. The lunar cycle

  2. The solar cycle

  3. The lunisolar cycle

  4. The sidereal year


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, which means that it is based on the lunar cycle. The calendar has a 12-month year, with each month being either 29 or 30 days long. The months start with the new moon, and the year starts with the first day of Muharram, the first month of the calendar.

Which calendar is used by the Jewish people?

  1. The Hebrew calendar

  2. The Gregorian calendar

  3. The Julian calendar

  4. The Islamic calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hebrew calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on both the lunar cycle and the solar cycle. The calendar has a 12-month year, with each month being either 29 or 30 days long. Every three years, an extra month is added to the calendar to keep it in sync with the solar year.

What is the Mayan calendar?

  1. A solar calendar

  2. A lunar calendar

  3. A lunisolar calendar

  4. A sidereal calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mayan calendar is a solar calendar, which means that it is based on the solar cycle. The calendar has a 365-day year, with each month being either 20 or 21 days long. The year starts with the vernal equinox, the day when the sun crosses the equator moving northward.

What is the Aztec calendar?

  1. A solar calendar

  2. A lunar calendar

  3. A lunisolar calendar

  4. A sidereal calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Aztec calendar is a solar calendar, which means that it is based on the solar cycle. The calendar has a 365-day year, with each month being either 20 or 21 days long. The year starts with the vernal equinox, the day when the sun crosses the equator moving northward.

What is the Inca calendar?

  1. A solar calendar

  2. A lunar calendar

  3. A lunisolar calendar

  4. A sidereal calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Inca calendar is a solar calendar, which means that it is based on the solar cycle. The calendar has a 365-day year, with each month being either 30 or 31 days long. The year starts with the winter solstice, the day when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky.

What is the Ethiopian calendar?

  1. A solar calendar

  2. A lunar calendar

  3. A lunisolar calendar

  4. A sidereal calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ethiopian calendar is a solar calendar, which means that it is based on the solar cycle. The calendar has a 365-day year, with each month being either 30 or 31 days long. The year starts with the vernal equinox, the day when the sun crosses the equator moving northward.

What is the Bahá'í calendar?

  1. A solar calendar

  2. A lunar calendar

  3. A lunisolar calendar

  4. A sidereal calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bahá'í calendar is a solar calendar, which means that it is based on the solar cycle. The calendar has a 19-month year, with each month being either 19 or 20 days long. The year starts with the spring equinox, the day when the sun crosses the equator moving northward.

What is the Zoroastrian calendar?

  1. A solar calendar

  2. A lunar calendar

  3. A lunisolar calendar

  4. A sidereal calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Zoroastrian calendar is a solar calendar, which means that it is based on the solar cycle. The calendar has a 365-day year, with each month being either 30 or 31 days long. The year starts with the vernal equinox, the day when the sun crosses the equator moving northward.

What is the Hindu calendar?

  1. A solar calendar

  2. A lunar calendar

  3. A lunisolar calendar

  4. A sidereal calendar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hindu calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on both the lunar cycle and the solar cycle. The calendar has a 12-month year, with each month being either 29 or 30 days long. Every three years, an extra month is added to the calendar to keep it in sync with the solar year.

What is the Buddhist calendar?

  1. A solar calendar

  2. A lunar calendar

  3. A lunisolar calendar

  4. A sidereal calendar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Buddhist calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on both the lunar cycle and the solar cycle. The calendar has a 12-month year, with each month being either 29 or 30 days long. Every three years, an extra month is added to the calendar to keep it in sync with the solar year.

What is the Jain calendar?

  1. A solar calendar

  2. A lunar calendar

  3. A lunisolar calendar

  4. A sidereal calendar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Jain calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on both the lunar cycle and the solar cycle. The calendar has a 12-month year, with each month being either 29 or 30 days long. Every three years, an extra month is added to the calendar to keep it in sync with the solar year.

What is the Sikh calendar?

  1. A solar calendar

  2. A lunar calendar

  3. A lunisolar calendar

  4. A sidereal calendar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikh calendar is a solar calendar, which means that it is based on the solar cycle. The calendar has a 12-month year, with each month being either 30 or 31 days long. The year starts with the vernal equinox, the day when the sun crosses the equator moving northward.

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