W.H.CH.1.LESS.1 What is history?

What is an era?

• a period of time marked by distinctive character, events, etc.

• the period of time to which anything belongs or is to be assigned

• a date or an event forming the beginning of any distinctive period

• all of the above

How many years is a decade?

• 1,000

• 100

• 25

• 10

How many years is a century?

• 1,000

• 100

• 25

• 10

How many years is a millennium?

• 1,000

• 100

• 25

• 10

Which calendar started counting years at the founding of Rome?

• Gregorian

• Julian

• Minoan

• Chinese

Which calendar was name after Julius Caesar, a Roman leader?

• Gregorian

• Julian

• Minoan

• Chinese

Which calendar was named after Pope Gregory?

• Gregorian

• Julian

• Minoan

• Chinese

Which initials stand for Before Common Era?

• B.C.

• B.C.E.

• A.D.

• C.E.

Which initials stand for the years after Christ's death?

• B.C.

• B.C.E

• A.D.

• C.E.

Which time period is written correctly?

• B.C. 563

• 563 B.C.

• 1 A.D.

• 0 B.C.E