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