Question

examine the map below. where would you place this period in history relative to the birth of jesus?
map of persian empire courtesy of the university of texas libraries, the university of texas at austin.
a. 500 years before
b. 200 years after
c. 36,000 years before
d. roughly at the same time

Explanation:

The map labels the Persian Empire period as about 500 B.C. The abbreviation B.C. stands for "Before Christ," meaning years counted backward from the traditional birth year of Jesus. So 500 B.C. refers to 500 years before the birth of Jesus.

Answer:

A. 500 years before