Indigenous Measurement Methods Quiz

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What is the measure of a hand-span?

The width of an adult human male fingertip
The measure from the back of the heel to the tip of the big toe
The measure from the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb when the hand is stretched out (correct)
The distance from the tip of one’s elbow to the tip of the middle finger when the arm is extended

What does a digit measure?

The width of an adult human male fingertip (correct)
The measure from the back of the heel to the tip of the big toe
The measure from the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb when the hand is stretched out
The distance from the tip of one’s elbow to the tip of the middle finger when the arm is extended

What is the measure of a cubit?

The measure from the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb when the hand is stretched out
The width of an adult human male fingertip
The measure from the back of the heel to the tip of the big toe
The distance from the tip of one’s elbow to the tip of the middle finger when the arm is extended (correct)

What does a foot measure?

<p>The measure from the back of the heel to the tip of the big toe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a pace measure?

<p>A linear distance measure of a person’s extended walk (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Measurement Units

Hand-span: Measures the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended, typically about 20 cm (8 inches).
Digit: Refers to the width of a finger, often estimated to be approximately 1.8 cm (0.7 inches), used in historical measurement systems.
Cubit: An ancient unit of length based on the forearm's length from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, roughly around 45 cm (18 inches).
Foot: A standard unit of length equal to 12 inches, approximately 30.48 cm; often used in measuring height and distance.
Pace: Represents the distance covered by one step, typically about 0.8 meters (2.5 feet); commonly used in walking measurements.

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Test your knowledge of indigenous methods of measurement, specifically focusing on length, mass, and time. Explore traditional measurement units used in Ethiopia and other indigenous communities.