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Gregorian Timeline a.k.a. "Christian" or "Western" timeline.
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Today, the Gregorian/Christian/Western Timeline is used all over the world because . . .
Other religions don't have timelines.
It's the most accurate timeline.
The countries of The Western World are the most powerful.
Its easier if everyone uses the same timeline.
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People of other religions use the Gregorian calendar for . . .
only when dealing with people named Greg
religious holidays but not for business
business but not for religious holidays
only when dealing with western countries
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If 2017 is year 4713 on the Chinese Calendar about when did the Chinese calendar begin?
About 2000 B.C.
About 500 B.C.
About 3000 B.C.
About 500 A.D.
4
What does Anno Domini mean?
Awesome Deeds
in the year of our Lord
Atlas Died
After Death
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The Gregorian Timeline is also called "The Western Timeline" because
Europeans were the first people to use it.
It was created in Europe.
Cowboys loved it.
It was invented by a pope in Italy.
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The "Western" or "Christian" Timeline is also called the "Gregorian Timeline" because . . .
It was created by Greg, who was head of the Catholic Church
It was named after the owner of Cafe Gregoire
Its creators wanted to confuse people.
It was invented by Pope Gregory XIII during the Middle Ages
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What year comes before the Year 1 A.D.?
the Year 100 B.C.
the Year 1 B.C.
the Year 1000 B.C.
the Year 0
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Eastern Orthodox Christianity is practiced mainly in . . .
the eastern United States
Russia, Greece and the Balkan Peninsula
Asia
The Middle East
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The "Western World" refers to
California, Arizona and New Mexico
Africa
Europe and the Americas and Australia
Asia
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The main religions of Europe and the Americas are . . .
Catholicism and Protestant Christianity
"Born Again," Evangelical and Fundamentalist
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism
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The Gregorian Timeline is also called "The Christian Timeline" because
Jesus's birth mark Year 1.
The birth of Christ is its most important date.
Christians were the first people to use it.
It was invented by a pope.
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What event occurred in Year 1 of the "Christian" or "Western" timeline?
God created the world.
Christ was born.
Jesus died.
Nothing in particular; someone just decided to start there.
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What does B.C. stand for on the Western-Christian Timeline?
Bet-ya Can't!
Before Cameras
Before Christ
By the Clock
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If 1000 A.D. is 5 inches to the right of Year 1 A.D., what is 5 inches to the left?
the year 100 B.C.
the year 500 A.D.
It's impossible to say.
the year 1000 B.C.
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Rosh Hashanah, which is on 9/20, marks Year 5778 of the Jewish Calendar. About when was Year 1?
About 2000 B.C.
About 4000 B.C.
About 5000 B.C.
About 1000 B.C.
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There are three MAJOR Christian religions. They are:
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Methodist, Episcopalian and Presbyterian
"Born-Again", Evangelical and Fundamentalist
Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism
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Christianity is a major world religion whose central figure is
Jesus Christ, the Son of God
Christians
The pope
God
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How do you say "birth of Christ" in Medieval Latin?
Vice Versa
Anno Domini
Persona Non Grata
El Año De Nuestro Señor
