Question 1

Why is the anniversary of the October Revolution celebrated in November?

Accepted Answer

The Julian calendar date of the Revolution corresponds to November 7 in the Gregorian calendar.

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The October Revolution happened in 1918.

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The revolution occurred in November in both calendars.

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It was celebrated in December in the Julian calendar.

Question 2

Who introduced the Gregorian calendar?

Accepted Answer

Pope Gregory XIII

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Cervantes

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Julius Caesar

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Shakespeare

Question 3

What is a characteristic feature of the Julian calendar?

Accepted Answer

It has 100 leap years every 400 years.

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It was introduced after the Gregorian calendar.

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It uses a year length of exactly 365 days.

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It has fewer leap years than the Gregorian calendar.

Question 4

Why was there a 10-day omission when transitioning to the Gregorian calendar?

Accepted Answer

To align the spring equinox with March 21.

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Because of popular demand.

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To celebrate Easter earlier.

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To correct the leap year discrepancy.

Question 5

When did Great Britain switch to the Gregorian calendar?

Accepted Answer

1752

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1616

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1918

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1582

Question 6

What caused the Old New Year celebration?

Accepted Answer

The late adoption of the Julian calendar in Orthodox Christian countries.

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A misunderstanding of the New Year date.

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Religious holidays exclusive to the West.

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A tradition started by the French.

Question 7

What date did the October Revolution occur according to the Julian calendar?

Accepted Answer

October 25, 1917

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October 25, 1918

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October 7, 1918

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November 7, 1917

Question 8

What did the Council of Nicaea establish regarding Easter?

Accepted Answer

Basic rules for calculating the date of Easter.

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The celebration of Christmas.

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The creation of the Julian calendar.

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The transition to the Gregorian calendar.

Question 9

How much time had passed by 1918 that affected the calendar discrepancy?

Accepted Answer

13 days

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10 days

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15 days

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11 days

Question 10

What was the Old New Year traditionally referred to in some Orthodox contexts?

Accepted Answer

Different Orthodox terms depending on the language.

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Spring Equinox.

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New Year's Eve.

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Christmas.

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