
Understanding Calendar Systems and Leap Years
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Mathematics
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7th - 9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for introducing the Gregorian calendar?
To correct inaccuracies in the Julian calendar
To align with the Islamic calendar
To introduce a new cultural system
To synchronize with the Chinese calendar
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which calendar system is lunar-based?
Islamic calendar
Gregorian calendar
Hebrew calendar
Julian calendar
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often does a leap year occur in the Gregorian calendar?
Every four years
Every three years
Every five years
Every six years
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a unique feature of the Chinese calendar regarding leap years?
It occasionally adds a leap month
It adds an extra day in February
It skips a leap year every 100 years
It follows the solar year strictly
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are leap years included in many calendar systems?
To keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year
To introduce new cultural practices
To align with religious events
To mark historical events
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