Unit 1: Basics of History

What is the study of people and events of the past?

• History

• Economics

• Politics

• Literature

What is a period of 10 years called?

• Era

• Decade

• Century

• Millennium

A century is a period of _____ years.

• 10

• 50

• 100

• 1,000

What is an era?

• A long period of history that begins or ends with an important event.

• A system for arranging days and years in order.

• A graph that shows the order of events within a period of time.

• A period of 1,000 years.

Which era is the time before people developed writing?

• Prehistory

• Ancient History

• Middle Ages

• Modern History

Which era occurred after Prehistory?

• Ancient History
• Middle Ages

• Modern History

• None

Which era is known for innovations in science and technology and the rise of world empires?

• Prehistory

• Ancient History

• Middle Ages

• Modern History

How many days are in a year in the Julian calendar?

• 100

• 300 ¾

• 365 ¼

• 500 ½

From what event does the Gregorian calendar start counting its years?

• The birth of Jesus

• The founding of Rome

• The beginning of the universe

• The death of Pope Gregory XIII

In the Gregorian calendar, the years after the birth of Jesus are called...

• B.C.

• A.D.

• A.C.

• C.D.