New Year Festivals Quiz

When was the first recorded New Year festival?

• 3000 BCE

• 2000 BCE

• 1000 BCE

• 500 BCE

Which culture began their year on the autumn equinox?

• Ancient Persians

• Early Greeks

• Egyptians and Phoenicians

• Romans

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When did the Ancient Persians start their new year?

• Autumn equinox (September 21)

• Spring equinox (March 21)

• Summer solstice (June 21)

• Winter solstice (December 21)

When did the Early Greeks celebrate the new year?

• Spring equinox (March 21)

• Winter solstice (December 21)

• Autumn equinox (September 21)

• Summer solstice (June 21)

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What date did the Romans initially mark as the start of the year?

• January 1

• March 1

• September 21

• December 21

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When did England change back to March 25 as the new year?

• After 1582

• Before 1582

• In 1600

• In 1582

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What calendar reinstated January 1 as New Year’s Day in 1582?

• Solar calendar

• Gregorian calendar

• Lunar calendar

• Julian calendar

Which countries adopted January 1 as the official start of the year over time?

• France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece

• Scotland, Germany, Denmark, England, Russia

• China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand

• India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka

Which event is one of the oldest and most widely celebrated?

• Harvest festivals

• New Year festivals

• Religious ceremonies

• Cultural exhibitions

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When does the Jewish New Year begin?

• March 21

• Rosh Hashana between September 6 and October 5

• January 1

• December 25