
Ancient Chinese Timekeeping Systems

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History, Science
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6th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Emma Peterson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What inspired the narrator to explore ancient Chinese timekeeping methods?
A history book
A recent trip to China
A Chinese period drama
A conversation with a friend
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the duration of one Shichen in modern time?
One hour
Two hours
Three hours
Four hours
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which ancient text contains the earliest written record of sundials in China?
The Book of Changes
The Book of Han
The Book of Sui
Zuo Zhuan
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the modern term for hours in China derived from ancient timekeeping?
Shichen
Xiaoshi
Jing
Dian
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'Ke' in Kelou literally mean?
Clock
Water
Mark
Time
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many sections did the original Ke system divide a day into?
12
24
100
96
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which dynasty saw the adjustment of the Ke system to match the Western hour system?
Ming Dynasty
Song Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Han Dynasty
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