The Dark History of the Gregorian Calendar
A series of questions on the Dark History of the Gregorian Calendar.
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Topics of this game:
- What negative impacts did the implementation of the Gregorian calendar have on societies during its introduction in the 16th century?
- How did the switch to the Gregorian calendar lead to riots and protests in certain countries?
- What were some of the religious and political reasons for resistance to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar?
- How did the change to the Gregorian calendar affect the dating of religious holidays and celebrations?
- What were some of the economic consequences of the switch to the Gregorian calendar?
- How did the adoption of the Gregorian calendar contribute to the persecution of minority groups?
- What were some of the scientific criticisms of the Gregorian calendar?
- How did the change to the Gregorian calendar impact the relationship between the Catholic Church and secular governments?
- What were some of the cultural effects of the switch to the Gregorian calendar?
- How did the Gregorian calendar contribute to historical revisionism and the erasure of certain cultures and traditions?
- How did the adoption of the Gregorian calendar impact the indigenous people in the Americas?
- What were some of the consequences of the switch to the Gregorian calendar for the Eastern Orthodox Church?
- How did the implementation of the Gregorian calendar impact the agricultural practices of farmers?
- What were some of the reasons for resistance to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in certain countries?
- How did the adoption of the Gregorian calendar impact the relationship between different European countries?
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