6.01 Time Designations - Basic

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6th Grade
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AMANDA WALLER
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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