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Timelines and chronology
Chronology places events in time order. A timeline must show a consistent direction and a sensible scale. BCE and CE labels describe years; there is no year zero in the traditional BCE/CE calendar sequence.
Distinguish when an event occurred from when an account was written. Historical dates can be uncertain, especially for ancient events. Record ranges instead of inventing exact dates.
Worked example
A source written decades after an event is later evidence, even if it discusses the earlier period.
Try it yourself
Make a five-event timeline and label which dates are exact and which are approximate.
Check your understanding
What does chronology organize?
Chronology is concerned with the sequence of events.
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