Timeline Quiz

What is a timeline?

• A) A graphic representation of the passage of time as a line.

• B) A list of events in random order.

• C) A table of contents.

• D) A pie chart showing different time periods.

What does a timeline represent?

• A) A random arrangement of events.

• B) A chronological arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence.

• C) A list of unrelated events.

• D) A graphical representation of future events.

What is the arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence called?

• Chronology

• Geography

• Biology

• Anthropology

What does a document displaying an arrangement of events in order of their occurrence represent?

• Chronology

• Geography

• Biology

• Anthropology

What is the study of historical records to establish the dates of past events called?

• Chronology

• Geography

• Biology

• Anthropology

Which term refers to a period of 100 years?

• Decade

• Century

• Era

• Age

What term is used to describe the current time?

• Past

• Future

• Present

• Ancient

Which word means a period of 10 years?

• Century

• Era

• Decade

• Age

What term is used to describe a long and distinct period of history?

• Era

• Modern

• Future

• Century

Which term refers to something very old or from a long time ago?

• Modern

• Ancient

• Present

• Future