Understanding the Days of the Week and Calendars

Who introduced the Gregorian calendar?

• Alexander the Great

• Pope Gregory the 13th

• Julius Caesar

• Pope Julius II

How many calendars are used around the world today?

• Over 100

• Exactly 20

• As many as 40

• About 10

What is the origin of the names for the days of the week in the Gregorian calendar?

• Greco-Roman mythology

• Roman emperors

• Biblical figures

• Norse gods

What does 'Interpretatio Germanica' refer to?

• A German calendar

• Translation of Roman gods' names to Germanic equivalents

• A type of Germanic script

• A legal document from ancient Rome

Which day is named after the Roman sun god?

• Monday

• Wednesday

• Saturday

• Sunday

Who was the Norse god of war that Tuesday is named after?

• Tiw

• Thor

• Loki

• Odin

Which day is associated with the Norse god Odin?

• Friday

• Wednesday

• Tuesday

• Thursday

Who is the Roman god of the sky and thunder, related to Thursday?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Saturn

What does the name 'Friday' in Latin, dies Veneris, refer to?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mercury

Which day is named after the Roman harvest god?

• Friday

• Saturday

• Monday

• Sunday