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How did ancient min tell time before the invention of clocks and watches?
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∙ 15y ago
Older civilizations tended to be far more relaxed about time than we are, and "days" were pretty much the smallest denomination they cared about. When higher resolution was needed the height of the sun was usually sufficient.
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What are some Chinese contributions to civilization?
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Did the Greeks invent clocks?
maybe
Were clocks around in the 1300's?
yes
What type of clocks did the egypitians use?
The egyptians used sundials to tell time.
Who first use the sundial?
The first sundials are from 1500 B.C. from ancient Egypt and Babylon called shadow clocks. The first universal sundial was created by Theodosius of Bithynia. He was a mathematician and astronomer in ancient Greece.
How was accurate time established before electronic communication?
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What came before the watch to tell the time?
urmm... i think it woz the grandfather clocks they had wall clocks before watches. so its probably just clocks
How did people tell the time before phones and watches?
Clocks. Sundials.
What has the author F J Britten written?
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What is the collective term for watches timers or clocks?
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What time pieces were available in 1778?
Pocket watches, chimney clocks, sun dials, church clocks. Only wrist watches are from a later date.
What did they use before digital watches?
They used analog clocks. You still see them in many classrooms.
What name is to the old style clocks and watches if it starts with an a?
a clocks
What has the author H G Harris written?
H. G. Harris has written: 'Collecting and identifying old clocks' -- subject(s): Clocks and watches, Collectors and collecting 'Collecting and identifying old watches' -- subject(s): Clocks and watches, Collectors and collecting '19th century American clocks' -- subject(s): Clocks and watches, History
What name is given to the old style clocks and watches?
a clocks
Who discovered the watch?
It's hard to pinpoint exactly when watches were invented, because they sort of gradually evolved from the clock, but the invention that made the watch possible was the invention of the mainspring in the 15th century. Clocks had traditionally been powered by hanging weights which made it necessary for them to hang on a wall or in an otherwise stationary position. The mainspring, a spiral shaped spring which could be wound up made it so clocks could be moved around and continue to operate. As clocks became smaller and smaller, watches, or small clocks people carried around gradually evolved.
What has the author Andrew Nicholls written?
Andrew Nicholls has written: 'On the road' 'Clocks in color' -- subject(s): Clocks and watches 'Stress check' -- subject(s): Stress (Physiology) 'Clocks in colour' -- subject(s): Clocks and watches
