The History of New Year’s Resolutions Quiz

The History of New Year’s Resolutions Quiz

10th Grade

10 Qs

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The History of New Year’s Resolutions Quiz

The History of New Year’s Resolutions Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

History

10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Kaitlin Kindred

Used 6+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the text, who are said to have been the first people to make New Year’s resolutions?

Egyptians

Romans

Greeks

Babylonians

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the ancient Babylonians celebrate the new year?

March

April

February

January

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Roman god was January named after?

Jupiter

Janus

Venus

Mars

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Americans make New Year’s resolutions according to recent research?

45%

35%

25%

15%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the watch night services held by early Christians on New Year’s Eve?

To offer sacrifices to Janus

To celebrate the new year

To make resolutions to the gods

To pray and make resolutions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main focus of New Year’s resolutions in ancient times?

Paying debts to the gods

Returning borrowed objects

Self-improvement

Crowning a new king

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the 12-day religious festival celebrated by the ancient Babylonians?

Hanukkah

Akitu

Easter

Diwali

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