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Understanding Roman Numerals and Year Dating: A Boring but Essential Guide

Navigating the concepts of Roman numerals and year dating might seem dull, but it's a vital part of history. Roman numerals represent values with letters (I=1, V=5, X=10, etc.) and have specific rules for combining values. When lesser values precede greater values, they are subtracted (e.g., IX=9). Additionally, year dating systems such as BC, AD, BCE, and CE are crucial for understanding historical timelines. This guide explains their meanings and the importance of using BCE and CE in academic contexts.

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Understanding Roman Numerals and Year Dating: A Boring but Essential Guide

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  1. Years and Dating Boring, but necessary!

  2. Roman Numerals –counting with letters • I = 1 • V= 5 • X= 10 • L=50 • C=100 • D=500 • M=1000 • If a numeral of lesser value is in front of a numeral of greater value, subtract the lesser from the greater. • Ex: IX = 9, XL = 40, MCM = 1900

  3. Alphabet Soup – BC, AD, BCE, CE • BC and AD were created in 525 as a way to count years in relation to the birth of Christ. • BC stands for Before Christ and counts backwards from O. • AD is “Anno Domini” (In the year of our Lord) and counts forwards from O. • Why might some people not like this system?

  4. More of the Soup • BCE stands for Before Common Era and follows the same rules as BC. • CE stands for Common Era and follows the same rules as AD. • Why might this be better for academics to use this way?

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