Unit 1 Flashcards
How is history viewed in the context of God’s story?
History is viewed as a narrative of God’s creation and the people who have either supported or opposed His name.
This perspective is documented in the Old and New Testaments.
What are the two divisions of time in Western history?
B.C. (Before Christ) and A.D. (Anno Domini, meaning ‘in the year of the Lord’).
This division places Jesus at the center of historical timelines.
How does B.C. count time?
B.C. counts backward from the birth of Jesus, similar to a negative number line.
How does A.D. count time?
A.D. counts forward from Jesus’ birth.
What does B.C.E. stand for?
Before the Common Era.
What is the Islamic Calendar based on?
Dates from Mohammed’s flight, using A.H. (Anno Hegirae).
What does the Jewish Calendar use to date events?
Uses A.M. (Anno Mundi), dating from creation.
What does the Roman Calendar use for dating?
Uses A.U.C. (Anno Urbis Conditae), dating from the founding of Rome.
Who proposed dating Christian events from Jesus’ birth?
Dionysius Exiguus.
What significant date did Dionysius Exiguus estimate for Jesus’ birth?
December 25th, 753 A.U.C.
What calendar was introduced to correct the calendar year with the solar cycle?
Gregorian Calendar.
What are leap years used for in the Gregorian Calendar?
To maintain seasonal consistency.
What concept helps in grasping the sequence of historical events?
Historical Number Line.
What reflects diverse historical and religious perspectives in marking time?
Cultural Variations in Calendars.
