Question

which of the following terms means \a period of one thousand years\?
a. a millennium
b. a century
c. a decade
d. an eon

please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A millennium is defined as a period of 1000 years.
• Option B: A century is 100 years.
• Option C: A decade is 10 years.
• Option D: An eon is a very long, indefinite period (much longer than 1000 years).

So the term for a period of one thousand years is a millennium.

Answer:

A. a millennium