The Origins of the Days
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In the ISO 8601 standard, which day is considered the first day of the week?

  • Saturday
  • Tuesday
  • Monday (correct)
  • Sunday

Which civilization introduced the system of naming the days of the week after the classical planets?

  • The Sumerians
  • The Roman Empire
  • The Babylonians (correct)
  • The Hebrews

Which day of the week remained the first day in early Christianity?

  • Sunday (correct)
  • Monday
  • Friday
  • Saturday

When did Emperor Constantine adopt the seven-day week for official use?

<p>321 CE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ọjọ́-Àìkú ni ọjọ́ kan nla ni wíwọ́ ti Yoruba náà, tó gbé ni ìrànwọ́ ọjọ́ nípa ìpè̩lẹ̀ ọjọ́ kan ni oṣù Ẹ̀rèlè (Gregorian calendar).

<p>Ọjọ́-Ajé (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which day of the week was considered the Lord's Day in early Christianity?

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

Nígbà tí a bá fi ìgbà tó ń sọ̀rọ̀ ní ẹ̀kọ́ ẹ̀dá Yoruba, ẹ̀kọ́ ẹ̀dá Yoruba jẹ́ ọjọ́ mé̩rin.

<p>Ọjọ́-Ajé (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nígbà tí a bá fi ìgbà tó ń sọ̀rọ̀ ní ẹ̀kọ́ ẹ̀dá Yoruba, ẹ̀kọ́ ẹ̀dá Yoruba jẹ́ ọjọ́ mé̩rin.

<p>Ọjọ́-Ajé (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ẹ̀kọ́ ẹ̀dá Yoruba jẹ́ ẹ̀kọ́ tó yẹ̀ kọ́kọ́ ní ìwé̩rè̩.

<p>O̩jọ́-Ìṣẹ́gun (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ọjọ́-Àìbamé̩ta jẹ́ ọjọ́ mé̩rinláàrín ní ẹ̀kọ́ ẹ̀dá Yoruba.

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

Study Notes

Week Structure

  • ISO 8601 designates Monday as the first day of the week.
  • Early Christianity recognized Sunday as the first day of the week.

Historical Context

  • The system of naming days after classical planets was introduced by the Romans.
  • Emperor Constantine officially adopted the seven-day week in AD 321.

Cultural Significance

  • In early Christianity, Sunday was considered the Lord's Day.
  • In Yoruba tradition, Ọjọ́-Àìkú represents a significant day, aligning with the Gregorian calendar in relation to the lunar phase.

Yoruba Timekeeping

  • Yoruba timekeeping consists of four primary days, or 'ẹ̀kọ́ ẹ̀dá', categorized into cycles.
  • A further distinction is made with Ọjọ́-Àìbamé̩ta representing a day in the cultural context of Yoruba.

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Test your knowledge of the origins of the days of the week! Discover the fascinating connections between classical planets, ancient deities, and the names we use for each day. Challenge yourself with this quiz and expand your understanding of linguistic and cultural influences across different languages.

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