Historical Timelines Flashcard

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What is a historical timeline?

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A chronological sequence of events in history

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Which of the following is an example of a historical timeline? A sequence of events leading to the Federation of Australia, A list of the best movies of all time, A map of Australia, A collection of famous Australian paintings

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A sequence of events leading to the Federation of Australia

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Why do historians use timelines?

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To organise events in the order they happened

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What is the significance of the year 1788 in Australian history?

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The arrival of the First Fleet

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What is the purpose of dividing history into different periods?

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To help historians study and understand different eras

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What is the term for the study of historical timelines and periods?

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Chronology

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Which historical period came first? Medieval History, Modern History, Ancient History, Contemporary History

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Ancient History

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What do the abbreviations BC and AD stand for?

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Before Christ and Anno Domini

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What does CE stand for in dating historical events?

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Common Era

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What does Anno Domini stand for ...

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In the year of our lord.