Timelines and Calendars Activity #3

What is the primary purpose of a historian?

• To create art

• To study and write about the people of the past

• To predict the future

• To teach mathematics

Which of the following is NOT a tool used by historians?

• Timelines

• Calendars

• Paintbrushes

• Historical documents

What does a calendar primarily help to record?

• The weather

• The passing of time

• The population of a city

• The prices of goods

The earliest known calendar is associated with which ancient civilization?

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Sumerians

• Greeks

What does the term "CE" stand for in the context of the Western Calendar?

• Common Era

• Current Era

• Christian Era

• Central Era

How do historians count years before the birth of Christ?

• Forward from year 1

• Backward from year 1

• Using a different calendar

• By estimating

What is a timeline primarily used for?

• To display weather patterns

• To show the progression of historical events

• To record personal memories

• To list important dates

Which of the following is an example of a longer period of time without exact dates?

• The 1990s

• The Mesozoic Era

• The Cold War

• The Medieval Period

What is the significance of the year 0 in historical counting?

• It marks the beginning of time

• It does not exist in historical counting

• It is the year of the first calendar

• It is used for future predictions

How many life events should you include on your personal timeline?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12