Question

BCE refers to the years _________.

• A. before Jesus was born
• B. before Gautama Buddha was born
• C. before Mahavira was born.
• D. since the time of Jesus.

Answer 1

The correct option is A before Jesus was born

BCE stands for Before Common Era. All dates before the birth of Jesus Christ, the founder of Christianity. All dates before the birth of Christ are counted backwards and usually refers BC.