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Praxis II Early Education Content Knowledge

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Which of the following civilizations is responsible for the 365-day calendar as we know it, as well as for the concept of leap year?
  1. Ancient Egyptians
  2. The Greeks
  3. The Incas
  4. Native Americans
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Answer: A - The ancient Egyptians are responsible for the 365-day calendar as we know it, as well as for the concept of leap year. The ancient Egyptians were the first to create a calendar based on the solar system, using 12 months with 30 days in each, as well as five extra days per year.
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