5 Questions
Which ancient civilization used water clocks called 'clepsydra' to measure time?
Ancient Egypt
What is the name of the object placed in the center of a sundial to indicate the time?
Gnomon
Which ancient civilization had a calendar with ten months, including Martius, Aprilis, and Maius?
Ancient Rome
What is the range of length for an Ancient Egyptian measurement tool called 'Royal Cubit'?
52.35-52.92 cm
What is the original name for the Ancient Egyptian measurement tool consisting of seven palms with 4 fingers per palm?
Water Clock
Study Notes
Ancient Time Measurement and Calendars
- Ancient Chinese civilization used water clocks called 'clepsydra' to measure time.
Sundials
- The object placed in the center of a sundial to indicate the time is called a 'gnomon'.
Ancient Roman Calendars
- The ancient Roman calendar had ten months, including Martius, Aprilis, and Maius.
Ancient Egyptian Measurement Tools
- The 'Royal Cubit' was an Ancient Egyptian measurement tool with a range of length between 52.37 cm to 52.58 cm.
- The original name for the Ancient Egyptian measurement tool consisting of seven palms with 4 fingers per palm is 'Shesep'.
Test your knowledge on ancient measurement tools used in Ancient Egypt. Learn about the range and composition of the Ancient Egyptian measurement tool, as well as the significance of the royal cubit and cubit rod. Discover the original name for water clocks and the unique storage of powder hourglasses. Take the quiz to see how much you know about these fascinating ancient measurement tools.
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