Ancient civilizations

Ancient history is defined as

• anything before 1900

• the study of the first civilizations that wrote and kept records

• prehistory

• the study of ancient Egypt and Rome

What is the difference between prehistory and ancient history?

• Prehistory is anything in the BC era.

• Ancient history is anything in the BC era.

• Ancient history is anything before the fall of the Roman empire.

• There is a written record of the ancient period but not the prehistory period.

Which of the following is a component of a civilization?

• the use of fire

• a written language

• hunting in groups

• living in a community

What is one thing that distinguishes one civilization from another?

• types of crops

• types of weapons

• language

• none of these

What does AD stand for?

• after death

• after dark

• Anno Domini

• Augustus Domini

What does BC stand for?

• before Caesar

• before Carthage

• before Christ

• before cable

How many years ago is 1750 BC if the current year is 2021? (add)

• 2000

• 3771

• 258

• 1750

What does Anno Domini mean?

• in the year that Jesus died

• in the year Jesus was born

• in the year of our Lord

• none of these

What language is Anno Domini written in?

• Latin

• Ancient Greek

• Ancient Roman

• Sumerian

Why is the BC / AD dating system controversial?

• Not everyone practices Judaism.

• No one can agree on the dates.

• Not everyone is a Christian.

• No one reads Latin anymore.