History Key Words - Module 1  Flashcards
1
Q
What does chronology mean?
A
The order in which events happen.
2
Q
What does CE mean?
A
Common Era - A way to label dates after the birth of Jesus Christ.
3
Q
What does BCE mean?
A
Before Common Era - A way to label dates before the birth of Jesus Christ.
4
Q
What does century mean?
A
A period of 100 years.
5
Q
What does millennium mean?
A
A period of 1,000 years.
6
Q
What does decade mean?
A
A period of 10 years.
7
Q
What does artefact mean?
A
An object made or used by people in the past.
8
Q
What does a primary source mean?
A
An original document or object created during the time being studied.
9
Q
What does a secondary source mean?
A
Created from a primary source.
10
Q
What does interpretation mean?
A
Understanding or explaining something based on available information.
