Where Did the Months Get Their Names?

The names of the months are ancient things, coming to us from thousands of years ago. Do you think you know where they all got their names? Whether you do or you don't, you won't be able to say that by the end of this test... You'll know them all! So get ready to test your knowledge...
 
 
What is the origin of the name for January?
The Roman god Yanus
The Greek god Aeolus
The Roman god Jupiter
The Roman goddess Juno
 
 
What is the origin of the name for February?
A popular festival that was held during that month
A Greek goddess of fertility
A Roman god of rain
The Roman governor of today's France
 
 
Which month of the year got its name from the Latin word for "ten"?
December
November
August
October
 
 
Which month's name comes from the name of a Greek Goddess?
May
July
September
December
 
 
Which month's name comes from the Roman god of war?
March
August
October
June
 
 
Which month gets its name from the first Roman Emperor?
August
October
November
July
 
 
What is the origin of the name for the month of April?
Unknown
A pagan celebration of spring
The Greek god Apollo
The Roman Goddess Ophelia
 
 
Which month owes its name to the Latin word for "nine"?
November
October
December
September
 
 
Which month is named after the Roman goddess of marriage and feminine health?
June
March
April
January
 
 
Where does the name for the month of September come from?
The Latin word for "seven"
The Latin word for "nine"
The Latin word saeptum, meaning "partition"
Unknown
 
 
What is the source of the name of the month of July?
Julius Caesar
The Latin word for "seven"
The Roman god Jupiter
Juliet from "Romeo and Juliet"
 
 
Which month gets its name from the Latin word for "eight"?
October
November
December
August
 
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History is a vast and complex subject, and everyone starts somewhere. Your current knowledge is a stepping stone to greater understanding. Take this as an opportunity to delve deeper into the fascinating stories and events that have shaped our world. Learning where the names of the months come from is an interesting journey back in time. You can check our answers or try out test again!
 
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