Which of the following actions is an example of periodization?

a. creating a timeline of events that led to the french revolution
b. dividing chinas history based on which dynasty ruled the country
c. analyzing the way that different cultures have measured time
d. comparing different accounts of the same event

Periodization is the division of time into periods that show some kind of characteristics, to facilitate the study of history. An example of periodization is distinguishing the Dark Ages as a period.

Among the options periodization is visible in b. dividing China's history based on which dynasty ruled the country.