Historical Timelines Quiz

What is a historical timeline?

• A list of historical events in random order

• A chronological sequence of events in history

• A map showing historical sites

• A collection of historical artefacts

Which of the following is an example of a historical timeline?

• A list of the best movies of all time

• A sequence of events leading to the Federation of Australia

• A map of Australia

• A collection of famous Australian paintings

Why do historians use timelines?

• To confuse people

• To organise events in the order they happened

• To create a list of important people

• To make history more complicated

What is the significance of the year 1788 in Australian history?

• The discovery of gold in Australia

• The arrival of the First Fleet

• The Federation of Australia

• The end of World War II

What is the purpose of dividing history into different periods?

• To make history more interesting

• To help historians study and understand different eras

• To create more history books

• To confuse students

What is the term for the study of historical timelines and periods?

• Geography

• Chronology

• Archaeology

• Biology

Which historical period came first?

• Medieval History

• Modern History

• Ancient History

• Contemporary History

What do the abbreviations BC and AD stand for?

• Before Christ and After Death

• Before Christ and Anno Domini

• Before Common Era and Anno Domini

• Before Christ and After Date

What does CE stand for in dating historical events?

• Common Era

• Current Era

• Christian Era

• Calendar Era

What does Anno Domini stand for ...

• After Death

• In the year of our lord.