Astronomy and Night Sky Quiz
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What knowledge was encoded in myths related to constellations?

  • Medical and agricultural knowledge
  • Historical and political knowledge
  • Practical and religious knowledge (correct)
  • Scientific and technological knowledge

    • What did humans use constellations for before the discovery of GPS, weather balloons, and smartphones?

  • To create artistic representations of the night sky
  • To communicate with extraterrestrial beings
  • To foretell the future and commune with their gods
  • To keep track of time, predict weather, and navigate (correct)

    • What did the author study in college, contrary to assumptions?

  • Physics and mathematics
  • Astrology and astronomy
  • Astrophysics and mythology (correct)
  • Mythology and literature

    • What did distant ancestors see in the stars and the dark spots in between?

    <p>Messages left for them by their gods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author develop an appreciation for along the way?

    <p>The role of constellations and their myths in adding to our understanding of the physical universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did humans rely on constellations for as they spread around the globe?

    <p>To keep track of time, predict weather, preserve culture, and navigate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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