Scientific, Religious and Literary Advances of the Egyptian Civilisation
Which of thes...
Question
Which of these was not an invention of the Egyptians?
A
Sundial
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B
Paper
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C
Water clock
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D
Hourglass
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Solution
The correct option is B Paper The Egyptians were pioneers in systems of measurement. Not just for physical lengths and volumes but also something as abstract as time. They invented the sundial, water clock and hourglass.