Multiple choice general knowledge culture

New Year's resolutions date back to early Babylon. What was a popular Babylonian resolution?

  1. To cut down on adultery

  2. To quit smoking

  3. To stop molesting farm animals

  4. To return borrowed farm equipment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Historians believe Babylonians made promises at the start of each year to return borrowed farm equipment and items. This practice is considered one of the earliest forms of New Year's resolutions. Modern resolutions focus more on personal habits than returning items.

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