Jimma University
College of Natural Science
Physics Department
General Astronomy (Phys3302) Course
Project Assignment (20%)
Give attention for the following project question and do accordingly.
Group I
1. Write a brief note on the origin and the principle of the Ethiopian calendar. (Maximum 3000
words)
a. What is the Ethiopian calendar?
b. Where does the Ethiopian Calendar Come From?
c. Which types of Calendar do Ethiopian Uses?
d. Why Ethiopian calendar differs from another country?
e. Why is the Ethiopian calendar 7 years behind?
f. What is the Leap year cycle in Ethiopia and how it’s associated with the four
Evangelists?
Group II
2. Write a brief note on scientific astronomical physical review and analysis of the Oromo calendar
(Maximum 3000 words)
a. What is the type of Oromo Calendars?
b. On what practical basis of Oromo calendrical system works?
c. Is the Oromo Calendars interconnected with Gada System of governments?
d. Is Oromo calendrical system is same across or differences with Others Country?
e. What is the relationship between Oromo Calendars and Overall Ethiopian Calendar?
Submission date: January 21, 2023
