Dates in History

Q.

The Dates In History Are Expressed In Two Terms

Q. Which year does the date 2023 CE refer to?

1. 2023 years after the birth of Jesus Christ.
2. 2023 years before common era.
3. 2023 years from now.
4. 2023 years ago.

Q. 2230 BCE and 2230 BC refer to the same year.

1. True
2. False

Q. What does BCE stand for?

1. Before Christ Existed
2. Before Cretaceous Era
3. Before Common Era
4. Before Cretaceous period Existed

Q. What does BCE stand for?

1. Before Christ Existed
2. Before Cretaceous Era
3. Before Cretaceous period Existed
4. Before Common Era

Q. Why do we use letters like BCE and CE along with dates?

1. Because dates are more interesting with letters.
2. Because letters help us differentiate the various points of history.
3. Because it is easier to write down dates if they have letters.
4. Because this was the format suggested by Herodotus - the Father of History.