Question

State at least one reason for the ancient units of measurement not being used today. $\left[2\text{marks}\right]$

Answer 1

Ancient methods of measurement used body parts like palm, foot, etc. as references for taking measurements. [1 mark]
These units were highly inaccurate since the size of body parts vary from person to person. Hence, in modern world, such incorrect and unstandardised units cannot be preferred. [1 mark]