Time Zones and Their History

What technological advancements in the mid-19th century led to the concept of time zones?

• The invention of the airplane and the telephone

• The discovery of electricity and the light bulb

• The development of the railways and the telegraph

• The creation of the internet and the computer

Which country was the first to introduce a time zone, and what was it called?

• Germany, Berlin Mean Time

• France, Paris Mean Time

• United Kingdom, Greenwich Mean Time

• United States, Eastern Standard Time

What was one of the main reasons for the push to standardize time in the UK?

• To synchronize with European countries

• To enhance military coordination

• To regulate work hours and alcohol sales

• To improve international trade

When did the United States officially adopt Standard Time?

• 1847

• 1918

• 1883

• 1880

Which country was chosen as the home of universal time during the international convention?

• United Kingdom

• Germany

• United States

• France