Question

the selection states that the years before the birth of jesus are known as \b.c.e.\ what do the letters \b.c.e.\ mean?
a \before common era\
b \breaking ceremonial era\
c \by collecting eastern\
d \below calends egyptian\

Explanation:

B.C.E. is an abbreviation for "Before Common Era", a secular alternative to the traditional "Before Christ" (B.C.) for numbering years before the birth of Jesus.

Answer:

A. "Before Common Era"