Concept of Time

Who is the Gregorian Calendar named after?

• Luigi Lilio

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Galileo Galilei

• Pope Gregory XIII

When was the Gregorian Calendar officially introduced?

• 1600

• 1582

• 1700

• 1492

How many days does February have in a common year?

• 29

• 31

• 28

• 30

How often is a leap year added to the Gregorian Calendar?

• Every 4 years

• Every 2 years

• Every 5 years

• Every 3 years

Which day is considered the first day of the week in the US and Canada?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Saturday

• Sunday

What does A.D. stand for in the dating system?

• Anno Domini

• Ancient Date

• All Days

• After Death

What do BCE and CE stand for in the dating system?

• Before Current Era, Current Era

• Before Christian Era, Christian Era

• Before Common Era, Common Era

• Before Christ Era, Christ Era

What does BPE stand for in the dating system?

• Before Previous Era

• Before Past Era

• Before Prehistoric Era

• Before Present Era

What is the purpose of using BCE and CE instead of B.C. and A.D.?

• To show sensitivity to non-Christians

• To align with scientific discoveries

• To honor ancient civilizations

• To simplify the dating system

What is the scale of a lustrum in years?

• 1,000 years

• 100 years

• 10 years

• 5 years