Historical Chronology/Timelines

What is chronology in history?

• The study of how time is organized and divided in relation to historical events

• The arrangement of events in the order in which they occurred

• The measurement of time based on the birth of Jesus Christ

• The study of historical context

How are events before Jesus' birth represented?

• BC

• AD

• BCE

• CE

What does AD stand for?

• Before Christ

• After Death

• Anno Domini

• Common Era

What is the non-religious alternative for BC?

• BCE

• CE

• AD

• O

What is the non-religious alternative for AD?

• BCE

• CE

• AD

• O

If there isn't a 'BC' or 'AD' next to a date, what is it most likely?

• BC

• AD

• BCE

• CE

How are years counted before and after the birth of Christ?

• Both count upwards

• Both count downwards

• Before counts downwards, after counts upwards

• Before counts upwards, after counts downwards

Is there a year 'O'?

• Yes

• No

• Not mentioned

• Both

What does 'circa' mean in relation to a year?

• Before

• After

• Around about

• Exact

What is a decade?

• 10 years

• 100 years

• 1000 years

• Not mentioned