dgain at the diagram on the previous page. Then write down the correct word to complete each sentence: i) A $$ \qquad $$ ii) A $$ \qquad $$ is a period of 100 years. is a period of 10 years. iii) We call the period from 1900 to 1999 the $$ \qquad $$ century. iv) The time before the birth of Christ is called $$ \qquad $$ or $$ \qquad $$ v) The time after the birth of Christ is called $$ \qquad $$ or $$ \qquad $$ - b) Exchange answers with a partner, and check each other's work by referring back to the diagram on the previous page. 2. a) Look carefully at the pictures on page 58 and at the descriptions and dates in the tinted box on the right. These dates and descriptions are not in the correct sequence. b) Work with your partner to do the following: i) Match each event and date to the right picture. ii) Place the dates and events in chronological order, that is in the order in which they happened. c) Exchange your chronological lists with another group and check each other's work. If you did not come up with the same matches or chronological order, discuss any differences and then reach agreement on the correct matches and sequence. 3. Share your answers with the class, and discuss any aspects that you found confusing. (a) 15 May 2004 (b) 10 December 1993 A People protesting against pass laws at Sharpeville shot by police (c) 21 March 1960 B Announcement that South Africa will host 2010 Soccer World Cup (d) 16 June 1976 (e) 9 August 1956 C Nelson Mandela inaugurated as first democratic President (f) 27 April 1994 D Women march to Union Buildings to protest against pass laws E Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk awarded Nobel Peace Prize F Soweto student riots FACILITATOR'S NOTES Move around the class as the students work in pairs and with other groups. Provide guidance where necessary and check for any aspects that they seem to be having difficulties with. Use the class discussion to revise and consolidate concepts related to chronological time before continuing with the section on timelines. You may find, for example, that students are not sure what we mean when we refer to the 19th or 20th century, and may need extra guidance.

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Let's break down the problem step by step, focusing on the completion of the sentences and the chronological ordering of events.

### Part 1: Completing the Sentences

1. **i)** A **decade**.
   - A decade is a period of 10 years.

2. **ii)** A **century** is a period of 100 years.
   - A century is defined as a period of 100 years.

3. **iii)** We call the period from 1900 to 1999 the **20th** century.
   - The 20th century refers to the years from 1900 to 1999.

4. **iv)** The time before the birth of Christ is called **BC** or **Before Christ**.
   - BC stands for "Before Christ," indicating the years before the estimated birth year of Jesus Christ.

5. **v)** The time after the birth of Christ is called **AD** or **Anno Domini**.
   - AD stands for "Anno Domini," which is Latin for "in the year of our Lord," referring to the years after Christ's birth.

### Part 2: Chronological Ordering of Events

Now, let's match the events with their corresponding dates and arrange them in chronological order.

- **A**: People protesting against pass laws at Sharpeville shot by police (21 March 1960)
- **B**: Announcement that South Africa will host 2010 Soccer World Cup (15 May 2004)
- **C**: Nelson Mandela inaugurated as first democratic President (27 April 1994)
- **D**: Women march to Union Buildings to protest against pass laws (9 August 1956)
- **E**: Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk awarded Nobel Peace Prize (10 December 1993)
- **F**: Soweto student riots (16 June 1976)

### Chronological Order of Events

1. **D**: Women march to Union Buildings to protest against pass laws (9 August 1956)
2. **A**: People protesting against pass laws at Sharpeville shot by police (21 March 1960)
3. **F**: Soweto student riots (16 June 1976)
4. **E**: Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk awarded Nobel Peace Prize (10 December 1993)
5. **C**: Nelson Mandela inaugurated as first democratic President (27 April 1994)
6. **B**: Announcement that South Africa will host 2010 Soccer World Cup (15 May 2004)

### Summary

- The completed sentences are:
  1. A **decade**.
  2. A **century** is a period of 100 years.
  3. We call the period from 1900 to 1999 the **20th** century.
  4. The time before the birth of Christ is called **BC** or **Before Christ**.
  5. The time after the birth of Christ is called **AD** or **Anno Domini**.

- The chronological order of events is:
  1. D (9 August 1956)
  2. A (21 March 1960)
  3. F (16 June 1976)
  4. E (10 December 1993)
  5. C (27 April 1994)
  6. B (15 May 2004)

Feel free to discuss any aspects that you found confusing or need further clarification on!
**Completed Sentences:** 1. A **decade**. 2. A **century** is a period of 100 years. 3. We call the period from 1900 to 1999 the **20th** century. 4. The time before the birth of Christ is called **BC** or **Before Christ**. 5. The time after the birth of Christ is called **AD** or **Anno Domini**. **Chronological Order of Events:** 1. D: Women march to Union Buildings to protest against pass laws (9 August 1956) 2. A: People protesting against pass laws at Sharpeville shot by police (21 March 1960) 3. F: Soweto student riots (16 June 1976) 4. E: Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk awarded Nobel Peace Prize (10 December 1993) 5. C: Nelson Mandela inaugurated as first democratic President (27 April 1994) 6. B: Announcement that South Africa will host 2010 Soccer World Cup (15 May 2004)

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