Ancient Astronomy and Civilizations Quiz

Which early civilization is credited with creating the first zodiac of constellations?

What was the main purpose of the Stonehenge construction around 2000 BC?

What concept did Leucippus introduce around 440 BC?

Which of the following is a usage of astronomical observations by ancient people?

Who proposed that Earth is a cylinder floating in space?

Which early astronomer is credited with proposing a heliocentric model of the solar system?

The base-60 counting system, still in use today, was developed by which civilization?

What specific astronomical event did the Chinese record in 2296 BC?

What year did the OMM transition from a private institution to a government agency?

During which conflict was the original astronomical observatory in Manila destroyed?

In what year was the new observatory constructed at the University of the Philippines?

Besides PAGASA, which other institution in the Philippines performs astronomical functions?

Under which branch of PAGASA is the Astronomy Research and Development Section located?

In 1998, besides adding to the total number of telescopes overall, what did PAGASA do with some of its new telescopes?

What is the largest telescope size mentioned that was acquired by PAGASA before 1998 (excluding those distributed to regional field stations in 1998)?

What is the main function of the Astronomy Research and Development Section (AsRDS) within PAGASA?

What is the primary process taking place in the core of the Sun?

What keeps the Sun in balance between its internal pressure and gravity?

What is the name of the visible surface layer of the Sun?

Which region of the Sun is characterized by temperatures dropping from about 2.2 million °C?

How does gamma radiation move through the Sun's interior?

What is the approximate diameter of the Sun?

What phenomenon allows the Sun to appear round?

What type of particles travel straight out of the Sun into space?

What major theory has emerged regarding the formation of the Moon?

What do Moon rocks indicate about their composition compared to meteorites?

What happens during catastrophic collisions with large bodies in the solar system?

What event likely caused Uranus to rotate on its side?

What notable feature is theorized to have formed around Earth as a result of the giant impact?

What is suggested about the volatile materials as a result of the giant impact?

What do computer simulations suggest about the size of the colliding body in the giant impact theory?

What was the primary composition of the material ejected during the giant impact?

What are the dark areas on the Moon's surface primarily composed of?

What is the primary component of the Moon's crust?

What evidence suggests that the Moon is geologically dead?

Which of the following is NOT a theory regarding the Moon's origin?

What is the primary reason why erosion is insignificant on the Moon?

What is the thick layer of dusty material covering the Moon's surface called?

What is the primary reason why the Moon's density suggests little to no iron content?

What astronomical phenomenon is NOT detected on the Moon using sensitive seismology equipment?

How many people can the PAGASA Planetarium seat?

What was the entrance fee increased to after renovations in 2005?

In which year did the University of the Philippines first offer an astronomy subject?

What significant program did Rizal Technological University offer in SY 2005-2006?

What was the purpose of acquiring a mobile planetarium by the AsRDS in 1999?

How often is astronomy taught in Grades V and VI in elementary schools in the Philippines?

What degree does the Bachelor of Science in Astronomy Technology prepare students for?

What role do requesting parties have when the mobile planetarium visits their location?