Time Chronology Flashcards
1
Q
What does BC stand for? Before Christ
A
Before Christ
2
Q
What does AD stand for?
A
Anno Domini (Latin for “In the Year of the Lord”)
3
Q
What is a century?
A
A period of 100 years.
3
Q
How do we measure time before the birth of Christ?
A
We use the BC (Before Christ) system.
3
Q
What is a decade?
A
A period of 10 years.
4
Q
How do we measure time after the birth of Christ?
A
AD Anno domain
4
Q
What is a millennium?
A
A period of 1000 years.
5
Q
If it is 2024 AD, how many years ago was 1900 AD?
A
124 years ago
5
Q
If it is 2024 AD, how many years ago was 100 BC?
A
2124 years ago
6
Q
If it is 2024 AD, what year will it be 50 years from now?
A
2074 AD
