Calendar Vocabulary Quiz

Calendar Vocabulary Quiz with Answers

Introduction

The calendar is more than just dates and numbers—it carries stories from mythology, history, astronomy, and language. The days of the week and the months of the year come from fascinating origins, often linked to gods, goddesses, and celestial bodies. This Calendar Vocabulary Quiz will test your knowledge of these hidden meanings while helping you expand your English vocabulary.

Instructions

This interactive quiz is designed to help you test and improve your knowledge of calendar-related vocabulary in English. Each question focuses on the origins or meanings of words connected to days, months, and time expressions.

  • Read each question carefully.
  • Choose the best answer from the four options provided (a, b, c, or d).
  • Only one answer is correct for each question.
  • Try to answer on your own first before checking the recap section at the end.
  • Use this quiz as both a test and a learning activity—don’t worry if you don’t know all the answers.

💡 Tip: Many words come from Latin, Old English, or Norse mythology. Think about the roots of the words when you make your choice!

Calendar Vocabulary Quiz with Answers

"Calendar Vocabulary Quiz"!

Test your knowledge of Calendar Vocabulary with this quiz.

  • Read each question carefully.

  • Choose the best answer from the four options provided.

Example:
The name “December” comes from the Latin word decem. What does it mean?
a) Seven
b) Eight
c) Nine
d) Ten ✅

1. 
What is the origin of “Monday”?

2. 
Tuesday is named after which god?

3. 
Which day is named after Odin?

4. 
Thursday is named after which Norse god?

5. 
Friday is named after which goddess?

6. 
Saturday is named after which Roman god?

7. 
Sunday is named after which celestial body?

8. 
Which month is named after the Roman god of war?

9. 
January is named after which god?

10. 
February comes from Latin februarius, related to:

11. 
April likely comes from Latin aperire, meaning:

12. 
May is named after which Roman goddess?

13. 
June is named after which Roman goddess?

14. 
July is named after:

15. 
August is named after:

16. 
“Spring” comes from an Old English word meaning:

17. 
“Autumn” originally comes from:

18. 
What is a “fortnight”?

19. 
Leap Day is added to:

20. 
The word “calendar” comes from Latin calendarium, meaning:

Recap of Target Vocabulary

Here are some of the key words and their meanings from the quiz:

  • Monday – from Moon’s day.
  • Tuesday – named after Tyr, the Norse god of war.
  • Wednesday – from Odin (Woden’s day).
  • Thursday – from Thor, Norse god of thunder.
  • Friday – from Frigg, goddess of love.
  • Saturday – from Saturn, Roman god of agriculture.
  • Sunday – from the Sun.
  • January – from Janus, Roman god of beginnings.
  • March – from Mars, Roman god of war.
  • May – from Maia, Roman goddess of growth.
  • June – from Juno, Roman goddess of marriage.
  • July – from Julius Caesar.
  • August – from Augustus, first Roman emperor.
  • February – from februarius, meaning purification.
  • April – from aperire, Latin for “to open.”
  • Spring – from Old English meaning “to leap or burst forth.”
  • Autumn – from Latin autumnus.
  • Fortnight – a period of 14 nights (two weeks).
  • Leap Day – extra day added every four years to keep the calendar aligned with the solar year.
  • Calendar – from Latin calendarium, meaning account book.

→ More about the origin of calendar terminology

Conclusion

Calendars are part of our daily lives, but their vocabulary connects us to ancient cultures, myths, and traditions. By learning the origins of days, months, and related terms, you strengthen both your English and your cultural knowledge.

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