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QWhat event led to the introduction of the Gregorian calendar in the 16th century? a.

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  • A The fall of the Roman Empire ✔ ✖
  • B The Council of Nicaea ✔ ✖
  • C The Protestant Reformation ✔ ✖
  • D The discovery of the Americas ✔ ✖
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The introduction of the Gregorian calendar led to a number of changes in the way dates were calculated and recorded. The calendar was first introduced in October 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII in the event of council of nicaea and was adopted by Catholic countries in Europe, such as Spain, Portugal, and Italy. It was also adopted by Catholic colonies in the Americas, such as Mexico and Peru.
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