Historical Calendar Concepts

The video tutorial explains the significance of calendars in organizing dates and events. It covers the widely used Gregorian calendar, its leap year rules, and its historical background. The Saka calendar, used in India, is also discussed, highlighting its cultural and historical relevance. The tutorial further explains the concepts of AD, BC, CE, and BCE in timelines, providing a comprehensive understanding of how these terms are used to denote historical periods.

What is one of the primary functions of a calendar?

• To calculate taxes

• To organize and plan events

• To determine geographical locations

• To predict the weather

Which calendar is most widely used in the world today?

• Gregorian Calendar

• Saka Calendar

• Lunar Calendar

• Julian Calendar

How many leap years are there in a 400-year period in the Gregorian calendar?

• 97

• 100

• 120

• 80

Who was responsible for the proposal of the Gregorian calendar?

• King Shalivahana

• Elias Lillis

• Pope Gregory XIII

• Julius Caesar

What is the Saka calendar also known as?

• Lunar Calendar

• Hindu Calendar

• Julian Calendar

• Gregorian Calendar

In which year did the Saka era begin according to the Julian calendar?

• AD 78

• AD 500

• AD 1957

• AD 1

What does AD stand for in historical timelines?

• After Death

• After Discovery

• Anno Deity

• Anno Domini

What does BC stand for?

• Before Century

• Before Calendar

• Before Common

• Before Christ

What is the modern alternative to AD?

• DC

• AC

• BCE

• CE

Who devised the year numbering for the Common Era?

• Dionysius Exiguus

• Pope Gregory XIII

• Elias Lillis

• King Shalivahana