Question

question 8 of 10

based on the timeline, which world monument was built first?

construction of world monuments

pyramids at giza: about 2500 bce
parthenon: about 450 bce
colosseum: about 70 ce
chichen itza: about 600 ce
angkor wat: about 800 ce

a. colosseum
b. pyramids at giza
c. parthenon
d. angkor wat

Explanation:

Analyze the timeline dates

To find which monument was built first, we examine the dates on the timeline using Historical Dating Systems. The timeline lists:

• Pyramids at Giza: about 2500 BCE
• Parthenon: about 450 BCE
• Colosseum: about 70 CE
• Chichen Itza: about 600 CE
• Angkor Wat: about 800 CE

Compare chronological order

Using Chronological Analysis, we order these dates from the earliest in history to the latest. In the Before Common Era (BCE) system, years count backward to 1, meaning a larger BCE number represents an earlier point in time:

• 2500 BCE is earlier than 450 BCE.
• BCE dates occur before Common Era (CE) dates.

Therefore, 2500 BCE is the earliest date on the timeline, making the Pyramids at Giza the monument built first.

Answer:

• (A) Colosseum
• (B) Pyramids at Giza (Correct answer)
• (C) Parthenon
• (D) Angkor Wat