Timeline

What is a timeline used for by historians?

• To put events in chronological order

• To predict future events

• To create fictional stories

• To measure geographical distances

What is the main purpose of a timeline?

• To identify patterns of change

• To record personal memories

• To display artistic skills

• To calculate mathematical equations

What is a period in historical terms?

• A length of time with specific events

• A random collection of dates

• A fictional story

• A mathematical formula

What era is described as having dramatic impacts on agriculture, communications, and transportation?

• The Second Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

• The Digital Age

How long can a timeline cover?

• A day, a year, a decade, a century, or a millennium

• Only a century

• Only a decade

• Only a millennium