The title "Infante" was born by all male descendants of Iberian kings other than the heir apparent, i.e., all sons of the king but the oldest living son. "Infanta" was used for all the daughters because princesses were seldom ever heirs apparent.
I'm fine with either one and generally prefer AD just for historical flavor and consistency, even though it's historically inaccurate, but I could be persuaded to root for CE if it meant pissing off people who react to the question of which convention should be used by typing in all caps.
That's it, I'm changing all the dates into AH (After Hijra).
Just kidding. I like AD better because that's the way it has always been done. CE feels like snobbery. But the only thing I'm certain of is that it doesn't really matter.
"CE" is the same as saying "Happy holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas," because some people are butthurt about every mention of anything related to christianity. I personally wouldn't care, but these people need to be told off, insteaf of being appeased.
Folgore: that comment is as accurate as the "word" you use to describe "some people" is eloquent. I'm sure anyone being told off in such a manner would be absolutely crushed.
Putting the Industrial revolution starting in 1760 is a highly contentious point. Its really not something you can pinpoint a 'start' date for. Anyway , good quiz.
BTW, here's a good way to remember the spelling of Machu Picchu: the pronunciation in Quechua is "Ma-chu Pik-chu" - the first word only needs a 'ch' sound, but the second word has two c's for the 'k' and the 'ch' sounds.
"Pikchu" means mountain in Quechua, and is often/usually written k-ch like that.
INLA - Irish National Liberation Army is a better answer than IRA. The latter is a whole-island thing, whereas INLA was formed specifically for action in the north
Just kidding. I like AD better because that's the way it has always been done. CE feels like snobbery. But the only thing I'm certain of is that it doesn't really matter.
Me: "Hmmm, must be a pretty ancient civilisation, I have no idea what it could be..."
Answer: Iceland
Me, an Icelander: "Right. Yes. Of course."
"Pikchu" means mountain in Quechua, and is often/usually written k-ch like that.