Multiple choice

A period of 1000 years is known as

  1. a century

  2. a millennium

  3. an epoch

  4. a generation

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A millennium is a period of 1000 years. In contrast, a century is 100 years, and a decade is 10 years. The term is derived from the Latin words 'mille' (thousand) and 'annus' (year).