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How do historians utilize dynasty names, like the Han dynasty in China, to segment historical timelines?
How do historians utilize dynasty names, like the Han dynasty in China, to segment historical timelines?
To define a period based on the ruling family which provides a political and cultural context for that era.
Explain how the labels Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age reflect a specific method of dividing time.
Explain how the labels Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age reflect a specific method of dividing time.
These labels divide time based on the primary materials used for tools and weapons, indicating technological advancements.
What is the significance of the year 622 AD in both the Christian and Islamic calendars?
What is the significance of the year 622 AD in both the Christian and Islamic calendars?
It marks 622 years after the birth of Christ in the Christian calendar and is the year of the Hijra (migration) in the Islamic calendar.
How do BCE and CE differ from BC and AD, and why is the shift towards BCE and CE considered more inclusive?
How do BCE and CE differ from BC and AD, and why is the shift towards BCE and CE considered more inclusive?
Explain the purpose of using 'circa' (c.) in historical dating. Give an example.
Explain the purpose of using 'circa' (c.) in historical dating. Give an example.
What does AD stand for and what does it mean?
What does AD stand for and what does it mean?
In what calendar is the concept of Anno Domini used?
In what calendar is the concept of Anno Domini used?
How did Pope Gregory XIII affect the use of the Gregorian calendar?
How did Pope Gregory XIII affect the use of the Gregorian calendar?
In what basic period does Prehistory fall, according to historians?
In what basic period does Prehistory fall, according to historians?
What are the four basic periods that historians divide history into?
What are the four basic periods that historians divide history into?
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Prehistory
Prehistory
Time period from beginnings of human existence (2.5 million years ago) to development of written records (5000 years ago).
Ancient history
Ancient history
From c.5000 years ago until c.500 AD.
Medieval history
Medieval history
From c.500 AD until c.1500 AD.
Modern history
Modern history
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Anno Domini (AD)
Anno Domini (AD)
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Common Era (CE)
Common Era (CE)
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Before Common Era (BCE)
Before Common Era (BCE)
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Circa (c.)
Circa (c.)
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Gregorian calendar
Gregorian calendar
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Renaissance
Renaissance
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Study Notes
- Historians categorize time using various methods.
- These include material-based labels, ruling family names, and significant events.
Material-Based Labels
- Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age denote periods based on prevalent materials.
Ruling Family Names
- The Han dynasty refers to the era when the Han family governed China.
Significant Events, Influences, or Groups
- The Renaissance: A period marked by renewed interest in art, music, literature, and science.
- The Great Depression: An era of economic difficulty spanning 1929–39.
- The Space Age: A period characterized by advancements in space exploration.
- Generation Y: The generation that grew up in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Basic Historical Periods
- Prehistory: From the beginning of human existence (over 2.5 million years ago) to the development of written records (about 5000 years ago).
- Ancient History: From approximately 5000 years ago to around 500 AD.
- Medieval History: From about 500 AD to approximately 1500 AD.
- Modern History: From around 1500 AD onward (early Modern) and 1789 onward (Modern period).
Alternative Calendars
- Christians count time from the birth of Christ.
- Jewish people count time from the year of the world's creation.
Gregorian Calendar
- Introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582.
- Follows the practice introduced by Dionysius Exiguus over 1000 years earlier.
- Dionysius described time after Christ's birth as anno Domini (AD), Latin for ‘in the year of our Lord’.
- Now, the term Common Era (CE) is commonly used instead of AD.
- The time before this is referred to as Before Common Era (BCE), replacing 'before Christ' (BC).
- This system does not include a zero year; the first year is AD 1 or 1 BC.
- Dates without AD/CE or BC are usually considered to be AD/CE.
Circa
- Circa (c.) means ‘about’ and is used when an exact date is uncertain, e.g., c.2010.
Century Recognition
- To determine the century, add 1 to the initial number of the year.
- For example, 1347 falls in the fourteenth century.
- An exception is the final year of a century, such as the year 2000, which was the last year of the twentieth century.
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