Think Like a Historian

In history, the purpose of chronology is to make sure events are placed in their _______ order.

• random

• alphabetical

• correct

• reverse

After 1 BC, the next year was _______.

• 0

• 2 AD

• 1 AD

• 3 AD

If a year does not say BC or AD, then it is assumed to be (a)   .

• BC
• BCE
• CE
• AD

BC stands for (a)   .

• Before Christ
• Before Common
• Before Century
• Before Calendar

In the date "AD 500" what does AD stand for?

• After the Date

• Anno Domini

• After Domini

• Anno Death

On a timeline what does BCE stand for?

• Because Christ Era

• Before Common Era

• Before Century Era

• Before Calendar Era

What does CE stand for when sed to write the year 150 CE?

• Common Era

• Century Era

• Calendar Era

• Christ Era

What does the term "circa" mean?

• around

• after

• before

• during

How many years?

• 1,000

• How many years in century?

• 100 years

• How many years are there in a millennium?

• 10 years

• How many years are in a decade?

What is a timeline?

• A tool to measure temperature

• A tool to describe the order in which events occurred

• A tool to measure distance

• A tool to describe the weather