Timeline Vocabulary Words Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'ancient' refer to?

A very, very, very long time ago, usually in B.C. years (correct)

Modern years

A period of 100 years

A time period of 4 years from ancient Greek times

What does A.D. stand for?

Anno Domini

B.C. stands for ______.

Before Christ

What does 'chronological' mean?

A record of events starting with the earliest and following the order in which they occurred. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'circa' mean?

About Signup and view all the answers

How many years are in a century?

100 years Signup and view all the answers

What is a decade?

A period of 10 years Signup and view all the answers

What is an era?

A major division of time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'olympiad' refer to?

A time period of 4 years from ancient Greek times Signup and view all the answers

Modern refers to present, recent, or current times.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'reign'?

The time during which a leader of a country or land (king, queen) ruled. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Timeline Vocabulary Words

Ancient: Refers to a time period very long ago, typically in B.C. years.
Anno Domini (A.D.): Represents modern years, also known as Common Era (C.E.), marking years after Christ's birth.
B.C. (Before Christ): Denotes ancient years counted backward from 1 A.D.; can also be called Before Common Era (BCE). Larger B.C. numbers indicate a longer time ago.
Chronological: Describes a sequence of events arranged in the order they happened, starting from the earliest occurrence.
Circa: A Latin term meaning "about" or "approximately," used when the exact date of an event is unknown.
Century: A time span of 100 years. For example, years 1-100 A.D. are considered the 1st century, while years 701-800 A.D. belong to the 8th century.
Decade: Defines a period of 10 years.
Era: A significant division of time, indicating a major historical period.
Olympiad: Refers to a 4-year time frame originating from ancient Greece, marking the cycle of the Olympic Games.
Modern: Pertains to the present or recent times, contrasting with the term "ancient."
Reign: The duration in which a leader, such as a king or queen, governs a country or territory.

Description

Test your knowledge of essential timeline vocabulary with this quiz. You'll explore terms that help describe historical periods, such as ancient, chronology, and era. Get ready to clarify your understanding of decades, centuries, and more!