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Which century does the year 1914 belong to?
Which century does the year 1914 belong to?
- 19th century
- 18th century
- 21st century
- 20th century (correct)
What is the century associated with the year 600 AD?
What is the century associated with the year 600 AD?
- 8th century
- 5th century
- 6th century (correct)
- 7th century
What does 'prehistoric times' refer to?
What does 'prehistoric times' refer to?
- Period after the invention of writing
- Time before 4000 BC
- Time from AD 476 to 1492
- Period before people invented writing (correct)
What is the approximate time range of the Middle Ages?
What is the approximate time range of the Middle Ages?
Which unit of time is NOT mentioned as suitable for dividing a timeline?
Which unit of time is NOT mentioned as suitable for dividing a timeline?
How should the timeline be divided to indicate BC and AD?
How should the timeline be divided to indicate BC and AD?
What happens if a timeline includes a period not on scale?
What happens if a timeline includes a period not on scale?
Which of the following periods is classified as 'modern times'?
Which of the following periods is classified as 'modern times'?
What are two similarities between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece?
What are two similarities between the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece?
What is a reason for studying history according to the provided information?
What is a reason for studying history according to the provided information?
Which of the following statements correctly defines history?
Which of the following statements correctly defines history?
How is the Christian calendar structured in relation to important historical events?
How is the Christian calendar structured in relation to important historical events?
What does 'BC' represent in the context of dating years?
What does 'BC' represent in the context of dating years?
Which concept best describes the lasting tradition of eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Which concept best describes the lasting tradition of eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
How is the A.D. period characterized according to the content?
How is the A.D. period characterized according to the content?
How do the concepts of similarities and differences help historians?
How do the concepts of similarities and differences help historians?
In historical study, what does recognizing 'similarities' refer to?
In historical study, what does recognizing 'similarities' refer to?
What does the term 'change' imply in historical study?
What does the term 'change' imply in historical study?
Which of the following correctly defines the concept of a century?
Which of the following correctly defines the concept of a century?
Which statement best captures the importance of time in history?
Which statement best captures the importance of time in history?
How does the numbering work in the BC and AD systems?
How does the numbering work in the BC and AD systems?
Which source would NOT be classified as a historical event?
Which source would NOT be classified as a historical event?
What role does the concept of 'continuity' play in understanding history?
What role does the concept of 'continuity' play in understanding history?
What is the significance of a decade in measuring time?
What is the significance of a decade in measuring time?
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Study Notes
Introduction to History Study
- History is the study of the past, encompassing true events of human societies.
- History can be categorized as personal, local, and world history.
- Key concepts in history include:
- Change - signifies a break with the past
- Continuity - represents a phenomenon that persisted over time
- Similarities and Differences - help recognize patterns and diversity in historical experiences.
- Time - is crucial for understanding historical events and their sequence.
Why Study History?
- Studying history allows us to understand the development of our community, country, and the world.
- It helps us learn from past mistakes and appreciate the complexities of human experience.
Expressing Time in History
- The Christian calendar is the most common method for counting years.
- BC (Before Christ) denotes the period before the birth of Jesus Christ.
- AD (Anno Domini) represents the period after the birth of Jesus Christ.
- Decade (10 years), century (100 years) and millennium (1000 years) are also used to measure time.
- Calculating Centuries
- In general, the AD 1st century covers the first 100 years after the birth of Jesus Christ (AD1-100).
- To determine the century of a year:
- If the year is three digits, add 1 to the first digit.
- If the year is four digits, add 1 to the first two digits.
- Exception: Years ending in "00" follow a different rule.
- AD600 belongs to the 6th century, and AD1900 belongs to the 19th century.
Divisions of Historical Time
- Prehistoric Times: The period before the invention of writing.
- Historic Times: The period after the invention of writing and is further divided into:
- Ancient Times (about 4000 BC – AD 476)
- Middle Ages/Medieval Times (AD 476-1492)
- Modern Times (AD 1492 – present)
Plotting Historical Events on a Timeline
- Steps to Create a Timeline:
- Draw a horizontal line with arrows on both ends.
- Divide the timeline into BC and AD sections.
- Identify the earliest and latest dates for your timeline.
- Choose the time period you want to cover.
- Add a break symbol if necessary to indicate that a certain part of the timeline is not to scale.
- Decide on the units of time (days, months, years, centuries, etc.) to divide the timeline.
- Label dates and events on the timeline, ensuring they are placed accurately on the chosen scale.
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