The Origins of New Year's Celebrations
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When did the first known record of New Year's celebrations begin?

  • 2000 B.C. (correct)
  • 1000 B.C.
  • 3000 B.C.
  • 500 B.C.

What was the significance of Akitu for Babylonians?

  • It honored the Egyptian New Year.
  • It signified the start of the fall equinox.
  • It celebrated the harvest season.
  • It marked the time of Marduk's victory over Tiamat. (correct)

Which culture used to celebrate the New Year during the winter solstice?

  • Phoenicians
  • Egyptians
  • Persians
  • Greeks (correct)

In the early Roman calendar, which month marked the New Year?

<p>March (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was January 1 chosen as the start of the New Year in the Julian calendar?

<p>To honor Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The Babylonian New Year celebration lasted for 11 days.

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True or false: The Persian, Egyptian, and Phoenician New Year started in the spring equinox.

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True or false: The Greek New Year was celebrated during the summer solstice.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: In the early Roman calendar, March 1 marked the New Year.

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True or false: Julius Caesar developed the solar-based Julian calendar in 46 B.C.

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