Question

Drag each label to the correct location on the image. Match each account of events with the type of chronology it illustrates.

A
At 5:00 p.m., we arrived at the site to administer emergency care, and we found one severely injured victim. At 5:20, Team B loaded that victim into the ambulance. Meanwhile, at 5:05, Team A declared the other two victims to be in good health.

B
Several centuries ago BC, Roman civilization began to develop in the land now called Italy. It grew to become a republic. It continued to grow and became an empire. Foreign invasions and economic problems led to its downfall. It lasted a few centuries
C
It was a lousy day. I woke up with a headache. Then I spilled milk all over my school clothes. All the way to school I worried about that bully Bobby showing up. When I got there, I couldn't concentrate.
D
Colonists declared themselves independent of Britain in 1776. The Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people in 1863. Reconstruction ended in 1877.


relative chronology only. . absolute chronology [put them in there groups]
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Answer 1

Relative chronology focuses on the order and relationships of events without specifying exact dates, while absolute chronology provides specific dates and time frames for events. In the given examples, accounts A and C illustrate relative chronology, emphasizing the sequence and connection of events. On the other hand, accounts B and D showcase absolute chronology by providing specific dates and time periods for historical developments. The distinction between these two types of chronology is crucial in understanding historical timelines and narratives.

Let's match each account of events with the type of chronology it illustrates and then explain the distinction between relative and absolute chronology.

A - Relative Chronology: This account describes events in relation to each other. The actions of Team A and Team B are presented in a sequence, where the timing is relative to each team's activities. For example, Team A's declaration of the victims' health is placed in the context of Team B's actions and the overall timeline.

B - Absolute Chronology: This account provides a timeline with specific dates and periods, detailing the progression of Roman civilization from its beginnings to its downfall. The use of specific time markers like "Several centuries ago BC" and the mention of historical events such as the development of the republic and the rise and fall of the empire indicates an absolute chronology.

C - Relative Chronology: The events are presented in a sequence relative to each other. The waking up with a headache, spilling milk, worrying about Bobby, and the inability to concentrate form a chain of events that are interlinked in terms of time and causality.

D - Absolute Chronology: This account presents specific years and dates for historical events, including the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, and the end of Reconstruction in 1877.