Timelines

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What is a timeline?

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A timeline is a graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events, showing the order in which they occurred.

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What does B.C. stand for?

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B.C. stands for 'Before Christ', indicating years before the birth of Jesus Christ.

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What does A.D. stand for?

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A.D. stands for 'Anno Domini', which is Latin for 'in the year of our Lord', referring to years after the birth of Jesus Christ.

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What is the purpose of a double tier timeline?

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To examine common circumstances of two events and how they may be related.

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is the arrangement of events in the order they occurred in time.

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What is the significance of 0 AD?

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0 AD is traditionally considered the year marking the birth of Jesus Christ, although there is no year 0 in the Gregorian calendar.

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What is a C.E. date?

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C.E. stands for 'Common Era', which is a secular term for the same time period as A.D.

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How do you read a timeline?

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To read a timeline, start from the left (earliest events) and move to the right (most recent events), noting the dates and events listed.

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What is the difference between B.C. and A.D.?

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B.C. refers to years before Christ, while A.D. refers to years after Christ's birth.

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What is an event in a timeline?

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An event in a timeline is a significant occurrence that is marked by a specific date.