WorksheetsHistorical Measurement Units Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does the term "Girth" refer to?
A measurement of circumference
A unit of weight
A unit of time
A unit of area
What is the cubit a measure of?
The length of a foot
The distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger
The width of a hand
The height of a person
What is sometimes measured using a fathom?
Length of a boat
Height of a mast
Rope or fabric
Width of a sail
What was the term "pace" used for by the Roman army?
To judge speed
To measure time
To calculate distance
To determine direction
In modern times, where is the term "pace" frequently used?
Car races
Foot races
Swimming competitions
Cycling events
What is the measurement of a "foot" based on?
The length of an individual's foot
The width of a hand
The height of a person
The length of a ruler
How long was King Henry 1's foot?
12 inches
10 inches
14 inches
16 inches
What does girth measure around the body?
Arm length
Stomach
Leg width
Head circumference
What is the palm in terms of measurement?
The length of your hand
The width of your four fingers when placed together
The length of your forearm
The width of your thumb
What is another name for the "fathom"?
Arm Length
Wing Span
Foot Length
Hand Span
How does the fathom compare to the cubit?
It is the same for everyone
It varies from person to person
It is longer than the cubit
It is shorter than the cubit
Which player has a wingspan of 7'3" as shown in the diagram?
Draymond Green
Kawhi Leonard
Average man
None of the above
What is the height of Kawhi Leonard as shown in the diagram?
6'5.75"
6'6"
5'9"
7'1.25"
