6.01 Time Designations - Basic

What does BC stand for in historical dating?

• Before Christ

• Before Century

• Beyond Chronology

• Before Civilization

Answer explanation

BC stands for Before Christ in historical dating, marking time before the birth of Jesus Christ.

What does BCE stand for?

• Before the Common Era

• Before the Current Era

• Beyond the Common Era

• Before the Christian Era

Answer explanation

BCE stands for Before the Common Era, making it the correct choice among the given options.

What does AD stand for?

• After Death

• Anno Domini

• After the Discovery

• Anno Domum

Answer explanation

AD stands for Anno Domini, which is a Latin term meaning 'In the year of our Lord'. It is used to denote years after the birth of Jesus Christ.

What does CE stand for?

• Common Era

• Christian Era

• Current Era

• Century Era

Answer explanation

CE stands for Common Era, which is the correct choice among the options provided.

What does the term "circa" mean when used in historical dating?

• Exactly at

• About or approximately

• After

• Before

Answer explanation

The term 'circa' when used in historical dating means 'About or approximately', indicating an estimated time period rather than an exact date.

If a historical event is said to have occurred in "c. 500 BC," what does the "c." stand for?

• Century

• Circa

• Completed

• Commenced

Answer explanation

The 'c.' in 'c. 500 BC' stands for 'circa,' indicating an approximate date around 500 BC.

How many years are in a decade?

• 10

• 100

• 50

• 20

Answer explanation

A decade consists of 10 years, so the correct answer is 10.

Which of the following is the correct way to denote approximately the year 1500?

• c. 1500

• ca. 1500

• Both A and B are correct

• Neither A nor B is correct

Answer explanation

Both A and B are correct because 'ca.' is the abbreviation for 'circa,' meaning approximately, so both '1500' and 'ca. 1500' are valid ways to denote the year 1500.

Which term is used to denote a period of approximately 100 years?

• Decade

• Century

• Millennium

• Era

Answer explanation

The term used to denote a period of approximately 100 years is 'Century'.

What is the significance of using BCE/CE instead of BC/AD?

• It provides a more accurate historical timeline.

• It is used to denote a different calendar system.

• It offers a non-religious way of dating historical events.

• It is only used in scientific contexts.

Answer explanation

Using BCE/CE instead of BC/AD offers a non-religious way of dating historical events, making it more inclusive and neutral in its approach.