Time Periods: AD and BC Explained

What does the abbreviation BC signify in historical dating?

• Before Century

• Before Christ

• Beginning of Civilization

• Birth of Christ

What is the correct meaning of the abbreviation AD?

• After Death

• Anno Domini (Year of our Lord)

• Ancient Dynasty

• Age of Discovery

How are the abbreviations BC and AD typically placed in relation to the year number?

• BC is placed before, AD is placed after.

• BC is placed after, AD is placed before.

• Both BC and AD are placed before.

• Both BC and AD are placed after.

What do the abbreviations BCE and CE stand for?

• BCE: Before Common Era; CE: Common Era

• BCE: Before Christian Era; CE: Christian Era

• BCE: Before Current Event; CE: Current Event

• BCE: Before Common Era; CE: Common Era

Which two of the following abbreviations refer to the same time period?

• BC and AD

• BCE and CE

• BC and CE

• BC and BCE

Which two abbreviations refer to our current time period?

• BC and AD

• BC and BCE

• AD and CE

• BCE and BC