Quiz: The Names of the Months
Which month is named after the Roman god of war?
- March is named after the Roman god of war, Mars. In the Roman calendar, March was the first month of the year.
What is the meaning behind the name October?
- October is derived from the Latin word "octo," meaning eight. In the Roman calendar, October was the eighth month of the year.
Which month is named after a Roman emperor?
- August is named after the Roman emperor Augustus. It was originally called "Sextilis" in the Roman calendar, meaning sixth month.
What is the meaning behind the name December?
- December is derived from the Latin word "decem," meaning ten. In the Roman calendar, December was the 10th month of the year, though it is now the 12th month of the modern year.
Which month is named after the Greek goddess of love?
- February is named after the Roman festival of purification, "Februa." It is also associated with the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.
What is the meaning behind the name July?
- July is named after the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. It was originally called "Quintilis" in the Roman calendar, meaning fifth month.
Which month is named after the Roman goddess of growth and fertility?
- May is named after the Roman goddess of fertility and growing things, Maia. It was originally called "Septem" in the Roman calendar, meaning seventh month.
What is the meaning behind the name November?
- November is derived from the Latin word "novem," meaning nine. In the old Roman calendar, November was the ninth month of the year.
Which month is named after the Roman queen of the gods?
- June is named after Juno, wife of Jupiter, who was king of the gods.
What is the meaning behind the name March?
- March is derived from the Latin word "Martius," named after the Roman god of war, Mars. In the Roman calendar, March was the first month of the year.
