Ancient Methods of Measuring Time
Author:Anita Paul, Seema Sinha, Karuni Subrahmanyam & Deepika Parashari
7th CBSE
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Ancient Methods of Measuring Time: Overview
In this topic, we will understand the calculation of the day and month and approximating the time within a day by ancient methods. Further, we will discuss how the sundial, water clock, sand clock, candle clock, etc., were used to measure time.
Important Questions on Ancient Methods of Measuring Time
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A device in which falling sand is used as a timing device is called a water clock.
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A _____ (simple pendulum/sundial) is a device used for measuring time, by measuring the length of the shadow during the day time.
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The earliest time piece on record is
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Which of the following is not a unit of time?
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How do mechanical clocks work?
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Why were the ancient methods of measuring time abandoned?
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Explain the working of the hourglass.
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Name the ancient instruments used to measure time.
