What can you tell me about June? Quiz

Answer: False

June was named after Juno, the Roman goddess of protection and youth. Juno is the god of marriage and childbirth. She is the wife of Jupiter, the king of gods. In Latin, the goddess's name is Iūnō, a word linked to "young" (luuen) which means youth and fertility.

Some people mistakenly link the month of June to Janus, the two-faced god from Roman mythology responsible for guarding the gate to heaven, doors, passages, beginnings, and endings. Janus is the god of transition, who looks to the past and the future. For this reason, it is the month referring to January, leaving a year behind and looking at the year that begins.

Answer: Fourth month

According to ancient Roman accounts, the year was organized into 10 months beginning in spring. June or Junius, then called mensis Iunius, was the fourth month, following Maius (May). The year began in March (Month of Mars), April (Month of Apru - Aphrodite), May (Month of Maia), and June (Month of Juno).

The month following June was initially called Quintilis but was renamed Iulius (July) in honor of Julius Caesar. In the Roman Republican Calendar (c.509BC-27BC) the year appears with 12 months, with January and February being included during the winter and then June becoming the sixth month of the year.

Answer: Ruby

Ruby is not one of the three June gems. Pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone are the three stones associated with people born in June. Pearls are associated with innocence, humility, and purity and were traditionally given as wedding gifts. Alexandrite changes the colors from blue-green to purplish-red under different lighting.

It is said to bring confidence and increase self-esteem, as well as help to maintain emotional balance. Moonstone or hecatolite (from goddess Hecate) is prized for its blue-to-white iridescence and is associated with fertility, protection, love and the moon. People born in June can choose their favorite stone according to their taste and budget.

Answer: Gemini and Cancer

People born in June have Gemini or Cancer as their astrological sign. People who are born between May 22 to June 20 are under the Gemini sign and those who are born between June 21 to July 22 are under the Cancer sign. However, some people are born in the period called the Gemini-Cancer cusp, a period that occurs roughly between June 18-24.

They say that these people, who are under the influence of both Gemini and Cancer, are intelligent, romantic and fun.

Answer: Rose and Honeysuckle

Rose and Honeysuckle are considered to be the June birthday flowers. Roses are available in countless colors, and symbolize happiness, love, and romance. The second June birth flower is Honeysuckle which represents true happiness, romantic love, sweetness towards one another and good fortune. It also symbolizes nostalgia and memories of old loves.

Answer: True

True. The month of June is special because, among many events, it marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the summer solstice. It marks the moment when the Sun is positioned farthest north - 23.5 degrees for the celestial equator.

The summer solstice, which occurs on June 20 or 21 depending on the year, marks the official start of the summer and the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a date with great significance in many cultures. The event is celebrated with festivals, holidays, and rituals, many of them related to fertility.

The same event occurs in December in the Southern Hemisphere.

Answer: June Night

"June Night", 1940, is a Swedish language drama film directed by Per Lindberg, starring among others Ingrid Bergman (1915 - 1982) and Marianne Löfgren. The film was an adaptation of the novel by former journalist Tora Nordström-Bonnier. Bergman plays Kerstin, a young woman who was attacked by her ex-lover and by public opinion.

Ingrid Bergman made ten films in Sweden between 1935 and 1940. She participated in the Hollywood remake of "Intermezzo" (1939) and returned to Sweden to star in the film "June Night". This was her last Swedish film before she officially moved to America.

Answer: Henry VIII

Henry was 10 years old when he met Catherine of Aragon, who came to England to marry his elder brother, Arthur, at this time heir apparent to the English throne. Arthur and Catherine married in 1501 but he died a few months later. Catherine remained in England and married Henry VIII on June 11, 1509, a few months after he acceded to the English throne.

They were married from 1509 to 1533. Catherine became pregnant several times, suffered several miscarriages, and of the children that were born, only one daughter named Mary survived. Dissatisfied with not having a male heir, Henry VIII tried to annul in Rome his marriage to Catherine.

As he was unable to obtain an annulment of the marriage, he separated the Church of England from papal authority.

He thus divorced his wife and was able to marry Anne Boleyn and others.

Answer: Audie Murphy

Audie Leon Murphy (June 20, 1925 - May 28, 1971) known as Audie Murphy has been described as the most highly decorated soldier in American history. He received every award given to combatants by the United States Army, as well as being decorated by France and Belgium for his heroism.

Audie Murphy was also known as an actor who starred in more than 40 films. His film career began in the second half of the 1940s and lasted until 1969. His best-known films were "The Red Badge of Courage" (1951), an adaptation of a novel about the horrors of the Civil War, and " To Hell and Back", (1955), an adaptation of his memoirs. Much of his film career was starring in B Westerns. Audie Murphy died on May 28, 1971, a victim of a plane crash and was buried with military honors at the Arlington National Cemetery.

Answer: Donald Duck

Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created by Walt Disney and Dick Lundy and designed by Walt Disney. He first appeared in "The Wise Little Hen", whose official release date is June 9, 1934, considered by the Walt Disney Company as Donald's birthday. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet that wears a sailor shirt and cap with a bow tie, but no trousers.

He always appears impatient, arrogant, immature, pessimistic, with an explosive temper. Along with his friend Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck was included among the 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time.