Time Line Terminology

What does the term BC stand for?

• A term used to identify dates that occurred long ago, before the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity; it means "before Christ." BC dates get smaller as time passes, so the larger the number the earlier the date.

• A term used to identify dates that occurred after Jesus's birth; it comes from a Latin phrase that means "in the year of our Lord." These dates get larger as time passes.

How long is a decade?

• 100 years

• A long time ago.

• 10 years

What does the term circa or c. mean when referring to a date in hostory.

• Another way to refer to BC dates.

• A word used to show that historians are not sure of an exact date; it means "about".

• Another way to refer to AD dates.

What does an Era refer to?

• A long period of time marked by a single cultural feature.

• A long period of time marked by great events, developments, or figures.

• Very old, or from a long time ago.

What does the term CE mean?

• Another way to refer to BC dates, It stands for "before the common era".

• Another way to refer to AD dates; it stands for "common era".

What does Age mean when referring to historical periods?

• A long period of time marked by great events, developments, or figures.

• Very old, or from a long time ago.

• A long period of time marked by a single cultural feature.

How long is a century?

• 100 years

• 10 years

• A very long time.

What does the BCE stand for?

• About

• Common Era - another way to refer to AD dates.

• Before the Common Era - another way to refer to BC dates.

How would you describe something that is ancient?

• Something older than Mrs. Miranda.

• Something that is very old, or from a long time ago.

Which of the following are examples of an AD year?

• 2020

• 1200 BC

• AD 2011

• 27 BCE