The History of the Calendar
Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the history of the calendar. It covers various aspects of the development and evolution of calendars throughout history. | |
Number of Questions: 16 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: history of calendar timekeeping astronomy |
Which ancient civilization is credited with developing the first known calendar?
What was the primary purpose of the Egyptian calendar?
How many days did the Egyptian calendar have in a year?
What was the name of the extra day added to the Egyptian calendar every four years?
Which ancient civilization developed a calendar based on a 360-day year?
What was the name of the Babylonian calendar?
How many months did the Babylonian calendar have in a year?
What was the name of the extra month added to the Babylonian calendar every few years?
Which ancient civilization developed a calendar based on a 260-day year?
What was the name of the Mayan calendar?
How many months did the Mayan calendar have in a year?
What was the name of the extra day added to the Mayan calendar every four years?
Which ancient civilization developed a calendar based on a 365.242-day year?
What was the name of the Chinese calendar?
How many months did the Chinese calendar have in a year?
What was the name of the extra month added to the Chinese calendar every few years?