The Origins of the Months: Unraveling the Stories Behind the Names

Which Roman God is January named after?

• Julius

• Mars

• Juno

• Janus

What does the Latin word 'aperio', the origin of April's name, mean?

• To grow

• To fight

• To open

• To cleanse

Who was July named after?

• Augustus

• Mars

• Julius Caesar

• Juno

Why is September not the seventh month despite its name meaning 'seven'?

• It was renamed after a Roman emperor

• The calendar was reformed to add more months

• It was originally the seventh month but shifted due to the addition of July and August

• It was named after a festival

What is the origin of December's name?

• It is named after a goddess

• It is named after a Roman festival

• It comes from the Latin word for 'ten'

• It is named after a Roman emperor