alleryWhat was the simple leap rule of Julius Caesar's calendar?
AAdd a leap day every 4 years
BAdd a leap day every 100 years
CAdd a leap day every 400 years
DAdd a leap month every 4 years
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Add a leap day every 4 years
1. Caesar reformed the Roman calendar on 1 January 45 BC.
2. His rule was simple: a leap day every fourth year.
3. The 100 and 400 year exceptions were added later by the Gregorian reform.
_Source: Wikipedia, Leap year, Julian calendar_
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