Question

Explain how time was measured in ancient times. Describe any one time measuring device that was used to measure shorter time intervals in ancient times.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Measurement of Time in Ancient Times

(1) The time from one full moon to the next full moon was called a month. (2) The time from one sunrise to the next sunrise was called a day. The important time measuring devices used in ancient times were : Sundial, Sand clock and Water clock.

Answer 2

Answer:

time was measured in ancient times SUNDIAL

Explanation:

This shadow clock or sundial permitted one to measure the passage of hours within a day. Another very early form of clock to tell the time was the water clock. The water clock was used by the ancient Greeks