It's About Time: Historic Time - Decades, Centuries And Eras

The video explores the concept of time, its measurement, and its role in history. It discusses how time is measured using clocks and calendars, and introduces the idea of historic time. The video explains genealogy and family trees, showing how they trace family history. It also covers the creation of historic timelines, explaining centuries, decades, and years. Finally, it highlights key historical events and their placement on a timeline.

What tools do we use to measure the passage of time?

• Maps and globes

• Rulers and compasses

• Clocks and calendars

• Thermometers and barometers

What is genealogy?

• The study of geological formations

• The study of languages

• The study of family history

• The study of ancient civilizations

How many years are in a decade?

• 100 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 50 years

What is the term for a period of 100 years?

• Century

• Millennium

• Decade

• Era

In which century did Christopher Columbus discover America?

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 17th century

• 16th century

When did the Pilgrims land in America?

• 1492

• 1809

• 1620

• 1776

In what year did humans first land on the moon?

• 1969

• 1979

• 1989

• 1959