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An Empire Across Three Continents
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Describe your knowledge about the Roman Calendar. 

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The Roman made a calender on the basis of his knowledge of astronomy. July was named after Julius Caesar and August was named Augustus. September, October, November and December were named after Latin languages which meant seventh, eight, ninth and tenth. The Romans too had a knowledge of medical science.

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