Kevin's Cards about Timelines

Question 1

Timeline Definition

Answer 1

A graphic that shows events in chronological order

Question 2

Why is organizing time important

Answer 2

To understand past events

Question 3

Chronology Definition

Answer 3

A list of events in the order in which they occurred

Question 4

Timelines help historians do what

Answer 4

Identify evaluate patterns of change

Question 5

Period Definition

Answer 5

A length of time singled out because of a specific event or development that happened during that time

Question 6

A period is also known as what

Answer 6

An era which is also called an Epoch

Question 7

Absolute Chronology Definition

Answer 7

Uses precise dates of events, including the day, month, and year

Question 8

Relative Chronology Definition

Answer 8

Relies on the relationships among events to frame specific periods of time

Question 9

Prehistory Definition

Answer 9

The time before humans invented writing

Question 10

History Definition

Answer 10

Refers to written history that occurred 5,200 years ago

Question 11

What does B.C stand for

Answer 11

Before Christ

Question 12

What does B.C.E stand for

Answer 12

Before Common Era

Question 13

What does A.D mean and Stand for

Answer 13

It means Anno Domini, which is Latin for “in the year of our Lord” These years are also known as C.E “Common Era”

Question 14

The Jewish Calendar counts the years since when

Answer 14

Since the creation of the World

Question 15

Mayan and Aztec priests have calendars for what

Answer 15

Farming and Religious purposes

Question 16

Most countries use which calendar

Answer 16

Gregorian Calendar

Question 17

How many days does the Gregorian calendar have

Answer 17

365 or 366-day year

Question 18

What is the Islamic calendar based on

Answer 18

The moon

Question 19

How long is the Islamic Calendar

Answer 19

354 days

Question 20

Segments Definition

Answer 20

A strong timeline features even segments of time. Segments are represented by evenly spaced lines. For example, if the earliest event on your timeline is 1895 and the latest date is 2010, you may arrange your timeline with segments of 20 years, each spanning from 1880–2020. Place events between the segments as needed.

Question 21

Labels Definition

Answer 21

An easy-to-read timeline will feature labels on all or some of the segment lines.

Question 22

Title Definition

Answer 22

The title of a timeline should reflect the overall content and purpose of the timeline.

Question 23

Format Definition

Answer 23

The standard format for timelines is a horizontal line with the events arranged from left to right (earliest to most recent). Timelines can also be arranged on a vertical line or in a simple list format.

Question 24

Consistency Definition

Answer 24

Some timelines may feature specific dates. Others may have only years or even centuries. However, it is important to use a consistent format for your timeline.

Question 25

Who created the Julian Calendar

Answer 25

Julius Cesar

Question 26

How long is the Julian Calendar

Answer 26

365 days and is divided into 12 months

Question 27

Which calendar replaced the Julian Calendar

Answer 27

Gregorian

Question 28

Where does the calendar that we use today start

Answer 28

From the time of the birth of Jesus