Question

How are Muslim and Chines calendars different?

A. the Muslim calendar is based on the Jewish calendar, while the Chinese calendar is based on the Gregorian calendar.
B. the Chinese calendar has both solar and lunar elements, while the Muslim calendar has only lunar elements.
C. the Chinese calendar was created recently, while the Muslim calendar has been used for thousands of years.
D. the Muslim calendar accurately tracks the seasons, while the Chinese calendar is strictly for religious ceremonies.

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

The Muslim calendar belongs to the group of lunar calendars. The Muslim calendar contains twelve months and about 354 days, which means it is about eleven days shorter than the solar calendar. This calendar defines Islamic holidays. The Chinese calendar contains elements of the solar and lunar calendar. It is also used to determine important festivals during the year. Lunar calendars are more precise than solar.

The answer is: B.