What was a common use of obelisks in ancient Egypt?
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Symbol of political power
Measurement of time
Religious ceremonies
Architectural decoration
Which civilization is credited with the invention of the water clock?
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Greeks
Egyptians
Romans
Babylonians
What is the main principle behind a sundial?
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Water flow
Shadow position
Sand movement
Fire intensity
The Antikythera mechanism is believed to be an early form of what?
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Mechanical clock
Water clock
Astronomical calculator
Solar tracker
What is an incense clock?
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Uses flowing water
Burns incense at a set rate
Utilizes sand
Measures shadows
What type of clock uses flowing sand to measure time?
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Water clock
Digital clock
Sundial
Hourglass
Which device did medieval Islamic scientists use to determine the time of day?
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Astrolabe
Candle clock
Pendulum clock
Quartz clock
In ancient China, what timekeeping device was developed that used mechanized figures and drums?
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Water clock
Sundial
Candle clock
Mechanical clock
What type of early clock was commonly used in medieval churches?
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Digital clocks
Water clocks
Mechanical clocks
Candle clocks
Which ancient device was used to track celestial events and also served as an early form of timekeeping?
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Astrolabe
Compass
Abacus
Telescope
What type of device is a clepsydra?
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Water clock
Digital clock
Pendulum clock
Hourglass
What purpose did the Stonehenge serve in tracking time?
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Seasonal calendar
Political gatherings
Religious shrine
Market area
What was a typical feature of ancient Egyptian sundials?
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Solar alignment
Night-time use
Wooden construction
Incorporated water
What early timekeeping device used fire?
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Candle clock
Sundial
Mechanical clock
Water clock
How did ancient Greeks use pebbles for timekeeping?
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Calculating with an abacus
Measuring water flow
Marking sundial shadows
Counting time intervals
What did medieval European towns use to signal time?
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Bells
Smoke signals
Flags
Lanterns
How did the invention of the pendulum improve clocks?
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Increased accuracy
Made them cheaper
Made them larger
Reduced noise
Which material was crucial for making early hourglasses?
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Glass
Metal
Wood
Stone
What ancient device helped to establish meridian lines?
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Gnomon
Astrolabe
Compass
Abacus
Which civilization developed a complex calendar that predicted solar eclipses?
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Mayans
Romans
Vikings
Persians
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Timeless Wanderer?
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Chronological Apprentice
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Master of Hours
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