The History of Time

The World Committee divided the Earth into ___ time zones.

• 24
• 12
• 36
• 48

Mechanical clock first appeared in _____.

• Ancient China

• Medieval Europe
• Ancient Egypt
• Renaissance Italy

Which is the important feature of mechanical clock?

• Falling water

• Gears

• Bell

• Batteries

Egyptians developed a 12 hour time system about _____ years ago.

• 5000
• 4000

• 3000

• 2000

Which type of clock is this?

• Hourglass

• Sundial Clock

• Cuckoo Clock
• Water

Which type of clock is this?

• Digital Clock
• Analog Clock
• Mechanical Clock

• Electrical Clock

A sundial was more accurate in winter than summer.

• True

• False

A sundial was more accurate in winter than summer.

• True

• False

The Sun appears to shift across the sky from west to east.

• True

• False