Timelines and Chronology

A timeline shows events in what order?

• most to least important

• chronological

• alphabetical

• random

Answer explanation

A timeline organizes events in chronological order, meaning they are arranged from the earliest to the latest. This is the correct choice, as the other options do not accurately describe how timelines function.

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In 1492 Columbus arrived in North America. What century was that?

• the 2nd

• the 13th

• the 14th

• the 15th

Answer explanation

Columbus arrived in North America in 1492, which is in the 15th century. Centuries are counted from the year 1, so the years 1401-1500 are in the 15th century.

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Timeline of Cousin Stephanie

^{1989-Born in Sewanne, Tennesse}

^{1995- Sister is born}

^{2002- Takes her first coding class in 7th grade}

^{2007- Graduates from high school and moves to Nashville to attend college}

^{2011- Graduates from Vanderbilt University with a degree in computer science}

^{2012- Starts working at Tesla}

^{2016- Moves to Chicago and starts working at Venmo}

^{Which of these events happened first?}

• Stephanie started working at Tesla

• Stephanie moved to Nashville

• Stephanie moved to Chicago

• Stephanie started working at Venmo

Answer explanation

Stephanie moved to Nashville in 2007 to attend college, which is before she started working at Tesla in 2012 and Venmo in 2016, and before she moved to Chicago.

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Colonial America 1607-1664

^{1607-The Colony of Jamestown is founded in Virgina}

^{1620- Pligrams land in New England}

^{1623- Settlers land in New Hampshire}

^{1624- A Dutch colony called New Netherland is founded}

^{1634- Maryland is founded}

^{1636- Settlers land in Rhode Island}

^{1638- The Swedes found Fort Christina}

^{1655- The Dutch capture the Swedish colony and make it part of New Netherland}

^{1664- The British capture New Netherland and rename it New York.}

Which of these Colonies was settled or founded last?

• Maryland

• New Netherlands

• New Hampshire

• Rhode Island

Answer explanation

New Netherland was founded in 1624, making it the last colony established among the options provided. Maryland (1634), New Hampshire (1623), and Rhode Island (1636) were all founded earlier.

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Colonial America 1607-1664

^{1607-The Colony of Jamestown is founded in Virgina}

^{1620- Pligrams land in New England}

^{1623- Settlers land in New Hampshire}

^{1624- A Dutch colony called New Netherland is founded}

^{1634- Maryland is founded}

^{1636- Settlers land in Rhode Island}

^{1638- The Swedes found Fort Christina}

^{1655- The Dutch capture the Swedish colony and make it part of New Netherland}

^{1664- The British capture New Netherland and rename it New York.}

When did settlers land in Rhode Island?

• 1636

• 1634

• 1655

• 1607

Answer explanation

Settlers landed in Rhode Island in 1636, as noted in the timeline provided. This date is clearly stated, making it the correct answer among the options.

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Which of these does not have a set number of years?

• a decade

• an era

• a millennium

• a century

Answer explanation

An era does not have a fixed number of years, as it can vary widely in length depending on historical context. In contrast, a decade (10 years), century (100 years), and millennium (1000 years) all have specific durations.

True or False

Timelines only include present and future events.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False is correct because timelines include past, present, and future events. They represent a sequence of events over time, not just those that are upcoming.

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Which of these questions could you most likely use a timeline of ancient Mexico to answer?

• What colors are on the Mexican flag?

• What languages are spoken in Mexico?

• When did the Olmec civilization flourish?

• What did the ancient Zapotecs typically eat?

Answer explanation

A timeline of ancient Mexico provides historical context, making it suitable for answering when the Olmec civilization flourished, as it relates to specific dates and events. The other questions do not pertain to historical timelines.

Using the BC and AD system, 35 years after Jesus Christ's birth was the year

• AD 36

• 36 AC

• BC 36

• 36 ADBC

Answer explanation

35 years after Jesus Christ's birth, which is traditionally dated to AD 1, would be AD 36.

Which of these dates is the most recent?

• 50 CE

• 2000 CE

• 500 BCE

• 2000 BCE

Answer explanation

The dates represent different points in time. 50 CE and 2000 CE are in the Common Era, while 500 BCE and 2000 BCE are Before Common Era. Among these, 2000 CE is the most recent date.

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