Clocks
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3. B) Escapement
2. According to the text, what marked a significant advancement in timekeeping during the
11th century?
3. Which term best describes the mechanism that alternately checks and releases the power of
gear wheels, according to the text?
A) Chronometer
B) Escapement
C) Clepsydra
D) Astrolabe
4. What event is credited with changing watches from luxury items to scientific instruments?
5. According to the text, what societal change did the Industrial Revolution bring regarding
time?
6. What did Nicolas Hayek contribute to the Swiss watch industry during the quartz crisis?
8. What aspect of traditional watchmaking does the author appreciate in the modern world?
9. According to the text, what does the author believe distinguishes traditional craftsmanship
from modern technology?
A) Speed of production
B) Variety of functions
C) Precision of timekeeping
10. What sentiment best summarizes the author's perspective on traditional craft versus
modern technology?