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Lunar and solar Calendars FOR Grade 5A

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which calendar is based on the phases of the moon?

a)

Julian calendar

b)

Gregorian calendar

c)

Solar calendar

d)

Lunar calendar

2.

Which calendar is based on the position of the Earth in relation to the sun?

a)

Mayan Calendar

b)

Solar Calendar

c)

Chinese Calendar

d)

Lunar Calendar

3.

Which calendar is based on the position of the Earth in relation to the sun?

a)

Mayan Calendar

b)

Solar Calendar

c)

Chinese Calendar

d)

Lunar Calendar

4.

Why do lunar calendars have shorter years compared to solar calendars?

a)

The lunar cycle is shorter than the solar cycle.

b)

Solar calendars have an extra day every year, making them longer than lunar calendars

c)

Lunar calendars are based on a different measurement system than solar calendars

d)

The gravitational pull of the moon affects the length of the lunar year

5.

How many days does a lunar calendar typically have in a year?

a)

300-310

b)

250-260

c)

354-355

d)

365-366

6.

How many days does a solar calendar typically have in a year?

a)

500

b)

100

c)

365

d)

730

7.

Which calendar is used by the Islamic religion?

a)

Chinese calendar

b)

Gregorian calendar

c)

Lunar calendar

d)

Mayan calendar

8.

Which calendar is used by most of the world for civil purposes?

a)

Chinese calendar

b)

Mayan calendar

c)

Gregorian calendar

d)

Islamic calendar

9.

How do lunar and solar calendars affect the timing of religious holidays?

a)

They are based on the phases of the planets

b)

They determine the dates based on the cycles of the moon or the position of the sun.

c)

They have no impact on the timing of religious holidays

d)

They are used to determine the timing of agricultural events

10.

Ramadan is which month in the Islamic Calendar?

a)

It's the 6th month

b)

It's the 10th month

c)

It's the 9th month

d)

It's the 12th month

11.

Is the Islamic calendar solar or lunar?

a)

It is lunar

b)

It is solar

12.

Is the Islamic calendar solar or lunar?

a)

It is lunar

b)

It is solar

13.

The meal that a fasting person takes just after prayer

a)

Iftar

b)

Suhoor

c)

Taraweeh

14.

The meal that a fasting person takes just after prayer

a)

Iftar

b)

Suhoor

c)

Taraweeh

15.

Ramadan is on the same day every year.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

It doesn't say in the story.

16.

Ramadan is on the same day every year.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

It doesn't say in the story.

17.

Ramadan is one of the...

a)

All of the above

b)

Five pillars of Islam

c)

Six pillars of Islam

18.

كيف نعرف أن شهر رمضان قد جاء

How do we know that Ramadan has started

a)

By Seeing the Moon

b)

By Seeing the Star

c)

By Seeing the lantern

19.

كم يوم يصوم المسلمون في شهر رمضان؟

How many days do muslim fast?

a)

20

b)

30

c)

45

20.

What is Muslims do in a typical day in Ramadan?

a)

Special prayer during Ramadan (TARAWEEH)

b)

Fast from 7:00AM until 7:00PM

c)

Stare at the moon

d)

None

21.

When can people eat during Ramadan?

a)

before asr prayer

b)

after sunrise

c)

after sunset

d)

before fagr prayer

22.

How is Ramadan Celebrated ?

a)

It is celebrated by Fasting

b)

It is Celebrated by eating a lot everyday

c)

It is Celebrated by eating only Desserts

d)

There is no Festival called Ramadan

23.

What does the evening meal in Ramadan mainly consist of ?

a)

Meat

b)

Cakes

c)

Dates, and a lot of water

d)

All of the above

24.

Is it a MUST for a sick person or someone who is travelling to fast?

a)

NO

b)

Yes

c)

none of the above

25.

Is it a MUST for a sick person or someone who is travelling to fast?

a)

NO

b)

Yes

c)

none of the above

26.

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

a)

Lunar Eclipse

b)

Solar Eclipse

27.

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

a)

Lunar Eclipse

b)

Solar Eclipse

28.

What type of eclipse is this an example of?

a)

Lunar Eclipse

b)

Solar Eclipse

29.

You should only view a Solar Eclipse with solar glasses.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

You should not look directly at a Lunar Eclipse.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

What is the significance of fasting during Ramadan?

a)

It is only for the wealthy

b)

It is a form of worship and self-discipline

c)

It is a way to lose weight

d)

It is a tradition with no religious significance

32.

What is the name of the pre-dawn meal during Ramadan?

a)

Maghrib

b)

Iftar

c)

Suhoor

d)

Fajr

33.

What is the purpose of the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr) during Ramadan?

a)

It is a night of rest

b)

It is a night of feasting

c)

It is the night when the Quran was revealed

d)

It is a night of prayer only