YKS 2025 · Soru 78

(I) Timekeeping in the early Middle Ages was a complex task. (II) It was usually based on hours of daylight; the period of daylight was divided into 12 units, and thus the length of an hour differed in summer and winter, and according to latitude. (III) Timekeeping was vital for activities such as military schedules, the meetings of law courts, and for prayers. (IV) To illustrate, people used sundials, water clocks, and sand glasses to keep track of time for centuries. (V) For the majority of people, however, the exact time was not important as they worked alone for most of the day.