Understanding BC, AD, BCE, and CE

The video tutorial explains the BC and AD dating system, its origin, and how it is calculated. It covers the meanings of BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Domini), and introduces the modern terms BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era). The transition from BC to AD is also discussed, highlighting the absence of a year zero.

Who was responsible for the adoption of the BC and AD system in the 9th century?

• Pope Gregory XIII

• Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne

• King Henry VIII

• Julius Caesar

By which century had the entire Western Europe adopted the BC and AD system?

• 12th century

• 13th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

What does 'BC' stand for?

• Before Christ

• Before Common

• Before Century

• Before Calendar

What is the meaning of 'Anno Domini'?

• In the year of the King

• In the year of the Lord

• In the year of the People

• In the year of the Empire

How are years in BC calculated?

• In random order

• In descending order

• In ascending order

• In alphabetical order

How are years in AD calculated?

• In descending order

• In random order

• In ascending order

• In alphabetical order

What does 'BCE' stand for?

• Before Century Era

• Before Current Era

• Before Christian Era

• Before Common Era

What does 'CE' stand for?

• Common Era

• Christian Era

• Current Era

• Century Era

What was the last year of BC?

• 0 BC

• 1 BC

• 2 BC

• 3 BC

What was the first year of AD?

• 1 AD

• 3 AD

• 0 AD

• 2 AD