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BC stands for Before Christ, and AD stands for Anno Domini. BC comes first than AD.
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Which year came later 700 b.c or 900 a.d?
700 BC came first then 900 AD BC is before AD
What does 1776 AD mean?
1776 AD means the year 1776 after christ was born, this year is 2011 AD. Forty years before Jesus was born it was 40 BC. BC: Before Christ AD: After Death
What does BC mean in English?
BC = Before Christ AD = Anno Domini (after the birth of Christ)
What is the name of the first university in the world?
The University of Constantinople was first founded in 425 AD. However, if you use the term university loosely, you could include the Academy of Plato established in 385 BC.
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Russia was consolidated from scattered duchies in 14th Century AD, so the birthday of the term "Russia" referring to a single big State is in AD.
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