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Bce ce

Quiz by Anne Marie Printer

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  • Q1
    What do the terms BCE and CE stand for in dating historical events?
    Before Current Era and Current Era
    Before Common Era and Common Era
    Before Christian Era and Christian Era
    Before Common Era and Current Era
    30s
  • Q2
    In which year did the Common Era (CE) begin?
    1 BCE
    0 CE
    1 CE
    100 CE
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the primary reason for using BCE and CE instead of BC and AD?
    To avoid religious bias
    To create confusion with dates
    To follow a strict numerical order
    To make it easier to calculate time
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is NOT a reason that BCE and CE are used in history?
    To promote a specific religion
    To be more inclusive
    To avoid confusion with older calendars
    To provide clarity in dating
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the abbreviation BCE specifically indicate about the time period?
    It refers to specific events in Christianity
    It refers to years after the Common Era
    It refers to a modern calendar system
    It refers to years before the Common Era
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the main difference between BCE and CE compared to BC and AD?
    BCE and CE are secular, while BC and AD have religious connotations
    BC and AD are more widely accepted
    BCE and CE use a different calendar system
    BCE and CE are used only in science
    30s
  • Q7
    Why might historians prefer using BCE and CE in their work?
    To confuse the readers
    To shorten the timeline of history
    To make their work more religious
    To ensure clarity and neutrality in historical dating
    30s
  • Q8
    What year follows 1 BCE in the BCE and CE dating system?
    0 BCE
    1 CE
    1 AD
    2 BCE
    30s
  • Q9
    How many years are between 1000 BCE and 200 CE?
    800
    1200
    1400
    1000
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the total number of years from 500 BCE to 300 CE?
    800
    600
    700
    900
    30s
  • Q11
    How many years are there from 300 BCE to 150 CE?
    400
    450
    500
    550
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the total number of years between 800 BCE and 100 CE?
    900
    800
    1000
    700
    30s
  • Q13
    How many years are between 750 BCE and 250 CE?
    1000
    900
    1100
    800
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the total number of years from 250 BCE to 450 CE?
    600
    700
    900
    800
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the total number of years from 900 BCE to 100 CE?
    900
    1000
    1100
    800
    30s

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