Understanding Centuries in History

The video tutorial addresses a common mistake students make on AP exams: misinterpreting centuries. It explains that centuries are always 100 years ahead of the years they represent, such as the 20th century being the 1900s. The tutorial advises students to write out the numbers to avoid confusion and ensure they don't lose points by discussing the wrong century.

What is a common error students make regarding centuries during exams?

• Confusing the century with the decade

• Thinking the 20th century is the 2000s

• Believing centuries are 50 years apart

• Assuming centuries start with the year 1

How should you correctly interpret the 19th century?

• As the 2000s

• As the 1800s

• As the 1900s

• As the 1700s

Which century does the year 1600 belong to?

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

What is a recommended strategy to avoid century-related mistakes on exams?

• Memorize all historical events

• Write out the century numbers

• Guess based on context

• Ignore century questions

Why is it important to write out century numbers during exams?

• To make the exam look neat

• To impress the examiner

• To save time

• To avoid writing about the wrong century