Unit 1: Foundations of Human Civilization

What does "BC" stand for in historical time designations?

• Before Calendar

• Before Christ

• Before Century

• Before Common

What does "AD" stand for?

• After Death

• Anno Domini

• Ancient Date

• After Dynasty

What does "BCE" stand for?

• Before Christian Era

• Before Common Era

• Before Current Era

• Before Calendar Era

What does "CE" stand for?

• Christian Era

• Common Era

• Current Era

• Calendar Era

Which time designations have a religious connotation?

• BCE and CE

• BC and AD

• CE and AD

• BC and BCE

Which time designations are considered secular?

• BC and AD

• BCE and CE

• AD and CE

• BC and BCE

What does "circa" or "c." mean when used with a date?

• Exactly

• Around

• After

• Before

How many years are in a decade?

• 5

• 10

• 50

• 100

How many years are in a century?

• 10

• 50

• 100

• 1000

If a date is written as "c. 500 BCE," what does the "c." indicate?

• The date is exact

• The date is an estimate

• The date is after 500 BCE

• The date is before 500 BCE