alleryThe years 300 BCE to 201 BCE make up which century?
A2nd century BCE
B4th century BCE
C3rd century BCE
D3rd century CE
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 3rd century BCE
1. Recall the idea: How Is Time Measured in History?.
2. The source says: "the 3rd century BCE would include the years 300 BCE to".
3. 3rd century BCE is correct. BCE centuries count backward from 1 BCE, so the 3rd runs from 300 down to 201 BCE.
_Source: NCERT Class 6 Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Ch 4 Timeline and Sources of History, "How Is Time Measured in History?"_
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