Question

2. Name two units used in ancient times, along with their definitions.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The cubit (cubitum) was 11/2 Roman feet (444 mm or 17.48 inches). Five Roman feet made the pace (passus), equivalent to 1.48 metres or 4.86 feet. The most frequently used itinerary measures were the furlong or stade (stadium), the mile (mille passus), and the league (leuga).

Answer 2

Answer:

The cubit (cubitum) was 11/2 Roman feet (444 mm or 17.48 inches). Five Roman feet made the pace (passus), equivalent to 1.48 metres or 4.86 feet. The most frequently used itinerary measures were the furlong or stade (stadium), the mile (mille passus), and the league (leuga).

The units of length used in ancient India included the dhanus, or dhanush (bow), the krosa (cry, or cow-call) and the yojana (stage). The common cubit was the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.