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What does CE stand for in the context of dating?
What does CE stand for in the context of dating?
- Catholic Era
- Current Era
- Christian Era
- Common Era (correct)
What does BP stand for in archaeology?
What does BP stand for in archaeology?
- Before Past
- Before Present (correct)
- Before People
- Before Period
What is the primary difference between manuscripts and inscriptions?
What is the primary difference between manuscripts and inscriptions?
- One is a written document and the other is a written text on a surface (correct)
- One is on paper and the other is on stone
- One is old and the other is new
- One is written and the other is spoken
What does AD stand for in the context of dating?
What does AD stand for in the context of dating?
What is the term used to describe the period before the Common Era?
What is the term used to describe the period before the Common Era?
Why do we use CE and BCE instead of AD and BC?
Why do we use CE and BCE instead of AD and BC?
What is the primary purpose of archaeologists searching for animal bones at excavation sites?
What is the primary purpose of archaeologists searching for animal bones at excavation sites?
What is the significance of charred seeds of grain and pieces of wood in archaeological findings?
What is the significance of charred seeds of grain and pieces of wood in archaeological findings?
What is the term historians use to refer to the information found from manuscripts, inscriptions, and archaeology?
What is the term historians use to refer to the information found from manuscripts, inscriptions, and archaeology?
What is the significance of the title 'Our Pasts' in the context of history?
What is the significance of the title 'Our Pasts' in the context of history?
What is the purpose of inscriptions written in multiple scripts and languages, such as Greek and Aramaic?
What is the purpose of inscriptions written in multiple scripts and languages, such as Greek and Aramaic?
What can be inferred about the age of the silver coin shown?
What can be inferred about the age of the silver coin shown?
What is the primary purpose of inscriptions on hard surfaces like stone or metal?
What is the primary purpose of inscriptions on hard surfaces like stone or metal?
What type of materials are most likely to survive for a long time?
What type of materials are most likely to survive for a long time?
What is the term for the process of digging under the surface of the earth to find archaeological objects?
What is the term for the process of digging under the surface of the earth to find archaeological objects?
What is the language in which many epics, poems, and plays were written in ancient India?
What is the language in which many epics, poems, and plays were written in ancient India?
What is the term for the study of the remains of buildings, paintings, and sculptures?
What is the term for the study of the remains of buildings, paintings, and sculptures?
What is the term for the writing system used to convey meaning in ancient India?
What is the term for the writing system used to convey meaning in ancient India?
