Origin of New Year's Resolutions Quiz

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What ancient civilization is credited with the earliest form of New Year's resolutions?

  • Ancient Egypt
  • Ancient Rome
  • Ancient Babylon (correct)
  • Ancient Greece

What was the significance of the Roman god Janus in relation to New Year's resolutions?

  • God of war and victory
  • God of doorways and beginnings (correct)
  • God of wisdom and knowledge
  • God of love and fertility

In which month did the Babylonians hold the akitu festival to mark the start of a new year?

  • December
  • March (correct)
  • June
  • September

What did the Babylonians do during the akitu festival as part of their promises?

<p>Pledged to return borrowed items and repay debts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core idea behind New Year's resolutions as mentioned in the text?

<p>Reflecting and setting goals for the year ahead (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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