Understanding BC, AD, BCE, and CE

The video explains the historical context and meaning of BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini), clarifying common misconceptions such as AD meaning 'After Death'. It describes how time is viewed as a number line, with BC years counting down to Christ's birth and AD years counting up. The video also discusses the transition to BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era) for a more secular approach, noting that both systems are equivalent and widely used.

Who developed the modern system of numbering years?

• Augustus

• Charlemagne

• Julius Caesar

• Dionysius Exiguus

What does BC stand for?

• Before Common

• Before Christ

• Before Century

• Before Calendar

What is a common misconception about AD?

• It stands for 'After Death'

• It stands for 'Anno Domini'

• It stands for 'After Decade'

• It stands for 'After Day'

How are years before Christ represented on a number line?

• As zero

• As positive numbers

• As negative numbers

• As fractions

What does AD stand for in Latin?

• Anno Domini

• Ante Domini

• Anno Decade

• Ante Decade

Who popularized the use of the BC/AD system in government acts?

• Dionysius Exiguus

• Julius Caesar

• Charlemagne

• Augustus

What does BCE stand for?

• Before Calendar Era

• Before Century Era

• Before Christ Era

• Before Common Era

What does CE stand for?

• Christ Era

• Common Era

• Century Era

• Calendar Era

When did the use of BCE and CE become popularized?

• Since the 21st century

• Since the 20th century

• Since the 19th century

• Since the 18th century

Are you incorrect if you use the old method of dating years?

• Yes, it is outdated

• No, both methods are equivalent

• No, but it is less common

• Yes, it is not accepted