How the numbering of centuries works?

Imagine you're counting how many toys you've had over the years, that’s like how centuries are numbered.

Let's say you start playing with your first toy on January 1st, and that's the beginning of your first year. In the same way, the world starts counting from Year 1, not Year 0. So when we get to Year 100, that’s the end of the first century.

Now think about your toy box, every time you fill it up with a new set of toys, you’re starting a new group. That’s like how centuries work: after 100 years pass, we move on to the next century.

If you're in Year 1, that means you're in the 1st century.

If you're in Year 100, you’re still in the 1st century, it’s like being in the middle of a long game.

When you reach Year 101, that's when the 2nd century begins.

So, even though we talk about the 21st century, we're actually in the middle of it, just like you might be halfway through playing with your favorite toy set! Imagine you're counting how many toys you've had over the years, that’s like how centuries are numbered.

Let's say you start playing with your first toy on January 1st, and that's the beginning of your first year. In the same way, the world starts counting from Year 1, not Year 0. So when we get to Year 100, that’s the end of the first century.

Now think about your toy box, every time you fill it up with a new set of toys, you’re starting a new group. That’s like how centuries work: after 100 years pass, we move on to the next century.