Ancient Timekeeping Quiz

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What was the purpose of the merkhet?

  • To tell time at night using the stars (correct)
  • To track the movement of the Sun
  • To measure time using a shadow clock
  • To divide the day into equal parts

What was a major disadvantage of the sundial as a timekeeper?

  • Requirement of frequent adjustments
  • Dependence on the alignment of stars
  • Inaccuracy in measuring time
  • Uselessness at night (correct)

Which ancient civilization is widely regarded as one of the first to divide the day into equal parts?

  • Mayans
  • Ancient Egyptians (correct)
  • Mesopotamians
  • Ancient Greeks

What were the timekeeping devices used by the ancient Egyptians?

<p>Sundial, shadow clock, and merkhet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the shadow clock used by the ancient Egyptians?

<p>To measure time using the Sun's position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ancient Egyptians, who have always been recognised for their skill in mathematics, architecture and astronomy, are ______.

<p>exception</p> Signup and view all the answers

12 hours of the day and 12 hours of the night. They accomplished this using timekeeping devices like the sundial and shadow ______, both of which relied on the Sun, and the merkhet, the oldest known astronomical tool.

<p>clock</p> Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of the merkhet, which has also been called a 'star clock', was to tell the time at night using the ______, the alignments of which ancient astronomers had long been tracking.

<p>stars</p> Signup and view all the answers

The invention of the merkhet marked a significant improvement in timekeeping because even though it was not as quick or simple to use, it overcame a major disadvantage of the sundial as a timekeeper, namely its ______ at night.

<p>uselessness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shaped like the letter 'L' and typically ______

<p>ca</p> Signup and view all the answers

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