Understanding BC, AD, BCE, and CE

What is the name of the calendar system commonly used today to record dates?

• Roman Calendar

• Christian Calendar

• Gregorian Calendar

• Medieval Calendar

What does the abbreviation "AD" stand for in the Gregorian calendar?

• After Death

• Anno Domini

• Ancient Dates

• After Discovery

How do the years in the BC period count?

• They count up, like AD years.

• They count down, like negative numbers.

• They count randomly.

• They don't count at all.

Why are BCE and CE sometimes used instead of BC and AD?

• To make the calendar simpler.

• To include people who are not Christian.

• Because BC and AD are too old.

• To confuse historians.