4 Questions
What was the first accurate instrument for telling time?
Clock
How did people measure time at night?
By checking the alignment of the stars in the sky
What did sundials allow people to estimate?
Hours
What did water clocks measure time by?
Flowing water
Test your knowledge of ancient timekeeping methods with this quiz on hourglasses and water clocks. Learn about the fascinating history of time measurement and how these innovative devices were used in the past.
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