Kevin's Cards about Timelines Flashcards
Timeline Definition
A graphic that shows events in chronological order
Why is organizing time important
To understand past events
Chronology Definition
A list of events in the order in which they occurred
Timelines help historians do what
Identify evaluate patterns of change
Period Definition
A length of time singled out because of a specific event or development that happened during that time
A period is also known as what
An era which is also called an Epoch
Absolute Chronology Definition
Uses precise dates of events, including the day, month, and year
Relative Chronology Definition
Relies on the relationships among events to frame specific periods of time
Prehistory Definition
The time before humans invented writing
History Definition
Refers to written history that occurred 5,200 years ago
What does B.C stand for
Before Christ
What does B.C.E stand for
Before Common Era
What does A.D mean and Stand for
It means Anno Domini, which is Latin for “in the year of our Lord” These years are also known as C.E “Common Era”
The Jewish Calendar counts the years since when
Since the creation of the World
Mayan and Aztec priests have calendars for what
Farming and Religious purposes
Most countries use which calendar
Gregorian Calendar
How many days does the Gregorian calendar have
365 or 366-day year
What is the Islamic calendar based on
The moon
How long is the Islamic Calendar
354 days
Segments Definition
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.
Labels Definition
An easy-to-read timeline will feature labels on all or some of the segment lines.
Title Definition
The title of a timeline should reflect the overall content and purpose of the timeline.
Format Definition
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.
Consistency Definition
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.
Who created the Julian Calendar
Julius Cesar
How long is the Julian Calendar
365 days and is divided into 12 months
Which calendar replaced the Julian Calendar
Gregorian
Where does the calendar that we use today start
From the time of the birth of Jesus
