New Year's Resolutions Quiz

Who were the first people to make New Year's resolutions?

• Ancient Romans

• Babylonians

• Greeks

• Egyptians

What was the name of the two-faced god in Ancient Rome associated with the month of January?

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

• Janus

What did the Babylonians do during the Akitu festival to mark the new year?

• All of the above

• Held a 12-day festival

• Made promises to the gods

• Paid their debts and returned borrowed items

Who created Covenant Renewal Services in 1740?

• Emperor Augustus

• John Wesley

• Constantine the Great

• Julius Caesar

What is the traditional time for people to think about their past mistakes and make resolutions for the future?

• Easter Sunday

• Independence Day

• New Year's Day

• Christmas Day

What is the main focus of New Year's resolutions today?

• Celebrating with family and friends

• Eating lots of food

• Self-improvement

• Making promises to the gods

What percentage of Americans usually make New Year's resolutions?

• 30%

• 75%

• 45%

• 60%