1. Chronology Flashcards
1
Q
Define “chronology”
A
Chronology is the study of exactly when things
happened.
2
Q
What does A.D. stand for?
A
Anno Domini (=after the birth of Christ)
3
Q
What does B.C. stand for?
A
Before Christ
4
Q
How long is a century, a millenium and a decade?
A
Decade = 10 years
Century = 100 years
Millenium = 1000 years
5
Q
In chronology, what is a “period”?
A
A separate division of time
6
Q
What is meant by “chronological order”?
A
The order in which events occur over time
7
Q
How do you work out the century from a given year?
A
Take the first two digits and add one.
