Question

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

• A. Because dates are more interesting with letters.
• B. Because letters help us differentiate the various points of history.
• C. Because this was the format suggested by Herodotus - the Father of History.
• D. Because it is easier to write down dates if they have letters.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Because letters help us differentiate the various points of history.

We use letters like BCE and CE for dates because letters help us differentiate the various points of history.