According to the text, who are said to have been the first people to make New Year’s resolutions?
The History of New Year’s Resolutions Quiz

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Kaitlin Kindred
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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