Social practice

• Before Christ (BC): The time period before the birth of Jesus Christ.

• Anno Domini (AD): Latin for “In the year of our Lord,” referring to the years after the birth of Jesus Christ.

• Buddha: The title given to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

• Millennium: A period of 1,000 years.

• Records: Written accounts of past events.

• Metal Age: The historical period marked by the use of metal tools and weapons.

• Historical Periods: Timeframes in history marked by significant events, developments, or cultural shifts.

• Classical Era: The period of ancient Greek and Roman civilization.

• Primary Evidence: Original artifacts or documents from a particular historical period.

• A legend is a traditional story that blends historical events with imaginative elements, often passed down through generations.

• A historical period refers to a specific timeframe in history characterized by significant events, developments, or cultural shifts. These periods are often defined by the presence of written records, which provide documented evidence of past events and societies.

Sentences

Sentences:

1. The term “BC” stands for “__________.”

2. In the dating system, “AD” represents “Anno __________.”

3. The Buddhist Era starts after the death of Gautama __________.

4. A __________ is a unit of 1,000 years.

5. Prehistory refers to the time before written __________ were kept.

6. The __________ Age followed the Stone Age and was defined by the use of metals.

7. Dynasties are part of __________ periods and do not overlap with prehistoric times.

8. The __________ Era refers to Greek and Roman civilizations.

9. __________ evidence includes tools, ancient sites, and inscriptions created at the time of the event.

10. Legends often mix real events with __________ and are shared through generations.

Answer

Here are the answers to the fill-in-the-blank sentences:

1. The term “BC” stands for “Before Christ.”

2. In the dating system, “AD” represents “Anno Domini.”

3. The Buddhist Era starts after the death of Gautama Buddha.

4. A millennium is a unit of 1,000 years.

5. Prehistory refers to the time before written records were kept.

6. The Metal Age followed the Stone Age and was defined by the use of metals.

7. Dynasties are part of historical periods and do not overlap with prehistoric times.

8. The Classical Era refers to Greek and Roman civilizations.

9. Primary evidence includes tools, ancient sites, and inscriptions created at the time of the event.

10. Legends often mix real events with imagination and are shared through generations.

Multiple

1. What does “BC” stand for?

• A) Before Century

• B) Before Christ

• C) Before Common era

• D) Before Civilization

2. “AD” in the dating system means:

• A) After Death

• B) Anno Domini

• C) After Domination

• D) Anno Decade

3. Who is referred to as the Buddha?

• A) Confucius

• B) Siddhartha Gautama

• C) Mahavira

• D) Laozi

4. A period of 1,000 years is called a:

• A) Century

• B) Decade

• C) Millennium

• D) Era

5. The time before written records is known as:

• A) History

• B) Prehistory

• C) Antiquity

• D) Medieval Times

1. What does “BC” stand for?

• B) Before Christ

2. “AD” in the dating system means:

• B) Anno Domini

3. Who is referred to as the Buddha?

• B) Siddhartha Gautama

4. A period of 1,000 years is called a:

• C) Millennium

5. The time before written records is known as:

• B) Prehistory

Match each term with its correct definition.

Terms:

1. Before Christ (BC)

2. Anno Domini (AD)

3. Buddha

4. Millennium

5. Records

6. Metal Age

7. Historical Periods

8. Classical Era

9. Primary Evidence

10. Legend

11. Historical Period

Definitions:

A) The time period before the birth of Jesus Christ.

B) Latin for “In the year of our Lord,” referring to the years after the birth of Jesus Christ.

C) The title given to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.

D) A period of 1,000 years.

E) Written accounts of past events.

F) The historical period marked by the use of metal tools and weapons.

G) Timeframes in history marked by significant events, developments, or cultural shifts.

H) The period of ancient Greek and Roman civilization.

I) Original artifacts or documents from a particular historical period.

J) A traditional story that blends historical events with imaginative elements, often passed down through generations.

K) A specific timeframe in history characterized by significant events, developments, or cultural shifts, often defined by the presence of written records.

Answer Key:

1. A) Before Christ (BC)

2. B) Anno Domini (AD)

3. C) Buddha

4. D) Millennium

5. E) Records

6. F) Metal Age

7. G) Historical Periods

8. H) Classical Era

9. I) Primary Evidence

10. J) Legend

11. K) Historical Period

True false

BC refers to the time before the birth of Christ. (True/ False)

The Buddhist Era is 543 years ahead of the Christian Era. (True/ False)

Primary evidence is created at the time of the event it refers to. (True/ False)

Dynasties overlap with prehistoric times. (True/ False)

The Middie Ages are considered a historical era. (True/ False)

Legends are primary evidence because they mix real events with imagination. (True/ False)

Antiques are movable objects that are more than 100 years old. (True/ False)

B. The Iron Age is part of the Metal Age. (True/ False)

Prehistory refers to the time when written records were widely available. (True/ False)

Fine arts such as architecture and painting are often inspired by religious beliefs. (True/ False)

Answer

• BC refers to the time before the birth of Christ.

• True

2. The Buddhist Era is 543 years ahead of the Christian Era.

• True

3. Primary evidence is created at the time of the event it refers to.

• True

4. Dynasties overlap with prehistoric times.

• False

5. The Middle Ages are considered a historical era.

• True

6. Legends are primary evidence because they mix real events with imagination.

• False

7. Antiques are movable objects that are more than 100 years old.

• True

8. The Iron Age is part of the Metal Age.

• True

9. Prehistory refers to the time when written records were widely available.

• False

10. Fine arts such as architecture and painting are often inspired by religious beliefs.

• True

Explanations:

• Statement 2: The Buddhist Era (BE) starts in 543 BCE, which is 543 years before the Gregorian calendar’s start in 1 CE.

• Statement 3: Primary evidence includes original artifacts or documents created during the time of the event, such as letters, photographs, or official records.

• Statement 4: Dynasties are part of historical periods and do not overlap with prehistoric times, as dynasties are associated with recorded history.

• Statement 6: Legends are traditional stories that blend historical events with imaginative elements and are considered secondary sources, not primary evidence.

• Statement 9: Prehistory refers to the time before written records were kept.

Find the pair

 Terms:

1. Primary evidence

2. Legends

3. Archaeological sites

4. Prehistory

5. Fine arts

6. Dynasties

7. BC

8. AD

9. BE

10. Secondary evidence

Definitions:

A. Refers to the time before the birth of Christ.

B. Created at the time of the event by someone involved in it.

C. Stories that mix real events with imagination, often passed through generations.

D. After the death of Gautama Buddha; 543 years ahead of the Christian Era.

E. Refers to the time when humans used stone, copper, bronze, and iron tools.

F. In the year of Our Lord, after the birth of Christ.

G. Architectural structures that are over 100 years old and cannot be moved.

H. Ruled by royal families within specific nations or cultures, such as in Egypt or China.

I. Inspired by religious beliefs, includes painting, sculpture, and architecture.

J. Created after the event by someone who was not directly involved.

Answer Key:

1. B

2. C

3. G

4. E

5. I

6. H

7. A

8. F

9. D

10. J