Question

question 7 of 10
how are the muslim and chinese calendars different?
a. the muslim calendar accurately tracks the seasons, while the chinese calendar is strictly for religious ceremonies.
b. the muslim calendar is based on the jewish calendar, while the chinese calendar is based on the gregorian calendar.
c. the chinese calendar has both solar and lunar elements, while the muslim calendar has only lunar elements.
d. the chinese calendar was created recently, while the muslim calendar has been used for thousands of years.

Explanation:

The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, meaning it incorporates both solar (tracking the sun's position for seasons) and lunar (moon phases) components. The Muslim (Hijri) calendar is a purely lunar calendar, based solely on the cycles of the moon, which is why its months shift relative to the solar seasons. Option A is incorrect because the Muslim calendar does not track seasons well, and the Chinese calendar is used for more than just religious ceremonies. Option B is wrong as neither calendar is based on the named reference calendars. Option D is false because both calendars have long histories, with the Chinese calendar predating the Muslim calendar by many centuries.

Answer:

C. The Chinese calendar has both solar and lunar elements, while the Muslim calendar has only lunar elements.