Question

The years of Before Common Era (BCE) period are counted and written in _________.
A. Forward order
B. Reverse order
C. Inverse Order
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: The calendar we use today is based on the Christian Era which is now called the Common Era. The common era is an alternative to the Dionysian AD and BC system. BC or BCE is the period known before the Common Era and AD or CE is the period known after the common era. The years of Before Common Era (BCE) period are counted and written in an order that is reversed.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.
Forward order: The years of Before Common Era (BCE) period are not counted and written in a forward order. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
Reverse order: The years of Before Common Era (BCE) period are counted and written in reverse order. Therefore, this is the correct option.
Inverse Order: The years of Before Common Era (BCE) period are not counted and written in an inverse order. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
All of the above: This option is invalid as the years of before common era period are counted and written only in a reverse order.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note: The year numbering system which was used with Common Era notation was devised in the year 525 by the Christian monk Dionysius Exiguus to replace the Era of Martyrs system, because he defied to continue the memory of a tyrant who persecuted Christians. He attempted to number years from an initial reference date known as "epoch", which was an event he referred to as the Incarnation of Jesus.