February Quiz

[Ryrin]

PM Me Your Answers

 

1.  At one time February was the last month of the year.

    True or False?

 

2. February gets its name from the word februa. What language does this word come from?

    Greek

    Latin

    French

    Sanskrit

 

3. What it the meaning of the word "februa?"

    rain

    more daylight

    purification

    winter

 

4. Augustus Caesar took a day from February to make August the same length as July.

    True

    False

 

5. Which of these flowers do many people consider February's flower? It's not the one you'd think.

     primrose

     crocus

     snowdrop

     anemone

 

6. What is the birthstone for February?

     ruby

     garnet

     amethyst

     sapphire

 

7. How often does February have 29 days?

    Every 4 years

    Every 10 years

    Every other year?

    Always

 

8. Was 1900 a Leap Year?

     Yes

     No

 

9. The second of February is Groundhog Day. It is also a very special day for Roman Catholics. What day is it?

    Candlemas Day

    St. Andrews Day

    Michaelmas Day

    Ascension Day

 

10. Complete this quote. "The most serious charge that can be brought against New England not ..... but February.

      Socialism

      Puritanism

      Racism

      Snobbishness 

     

    

    

[Arie]

These are really hard.. >.> #justsayin I think i know 3 off hand without the use of google. :P

[Ryrin]

20 hours ago, Arie said:

These are really hard.. >.> #justsayin I think i know 3 off hand without the use of google. :P

 

Google. :)