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Introduction to Measurements

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The distance from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger of one’s hand with fingers spread

apart.

a)

Palm

b)

Hand span

c)

Forearm Length

d)

Pace

2.

The distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. Also known as "cubit"

a)

Palm

b)

Hand span

c)

Forearm Length

d)

Pace

3.

The width of one’s hand excluding the thumb.

a)

Palm

b)

Foot

c)

Forearm Length

d)

Pace

4.

The distance of one full step.

a)

Palm

b)

Foot

c)

Forearm Length

d)

Pace

5.

The width of the index finger

a)

Palm

b)

Foot

c)

Forearm Length

d)

Digit

6.

If each cubit is equal to 2 hand spans, then how many cubits are 14 hand spans?

(a)  

7.

What did the ancient Egyptians used to determine measurement of things?

a)

English System of Measurement

b)

ruler

c)

body parts

d)

stones

8.

If 1 cubit is equal to 6 palms, how many cubits are 126 palms?

(a)  

9.

1 foot is equal to how many inches?

a)

10

b)

11

c)

12

d)

13

10.

If 1 yard is equal to 3 feet, what is the distance in feet of Mary's house to Jane's house if their houses is 18 yards apart?

a)

6 feet

b)

54 feet

c)

24 feet

d)

8 feet