Understanding Leap Years

Why do we have leap years every four years?

• To make the calendar year longer

• To celebrate an extra holiday

• To adjust for daylight saving time

• To align the calendar year with the solar year

Who were the first to propose a solution for the calendar misalignment?

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The ancient Egyptians

• The Babylonians

Which calendar did Julius Caesar and the Romans develop that included the leap year concept?

• The Egyptian calendar

• The Julian calendar

• The Gregorian calendar

• The Roman calendar

What would happen if we didn't have leap years?

• Days would become longer

• Seasons would gradually shift over time

• The calendar would remain perfectly aligned

• Months would have fewer days

How much would the calendar be off after 100 years without leap years?

• By a day

• By a year

• By a week

• By a month