The History of the Calendar

The video explains the Roman calendar's origins, which began in March, making month names logical: September as the 7th month, October the 8th, and so on. It also covers how July and August were originally named Quintilis and Sextilis before being renamed after Julius and Augustus Caesar. The speaker suggests celebrating the new year in March, aligning with the original Roman calendar.

Which months were added to the end of the Roman calendar before being named?

• November and December

• July and August

• January and February

• March and April

What was the original position of September in the Roman calendar?

• 8th

• 6th

• 5th

• 7th

Which month was originally the 8th month in the Roman calendar?

• October

• November

• December

• August

Before being renamed, what was the original name of July?

• Septilis

• Octilis

• Quintilis

• Sextilis

What was the original name of August before it was renamed?

• Quintilis

• Sextilis

• Octilis

• Septilis