The History of New Year’s Resolutions Quiz

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

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Greeks

• Babylonians

When did the ancient Babylonians celebrate the new year?

• March

• April

• February

• January

Which Roman god was January named after?

• Jupiter

• Janus

• Venus

• Mars

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

• 45%

• 35%

• 25%

• 15%

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

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

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

• Hanukkah

• Akitu

• Easter

• Diwali

Who established January 1 as the beginning of the new year in ancient Rome?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Caligula

What comes to mind when you see the word "resolution"?

The New Year’s resolution is dead and replaced by the ‘ins and outs’ list

• Agree

• Disagree

• What's an "ins and outs" list?