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What knowledge was encoded in myths related to constellations?
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?
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?
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?
What did distant ancestors see in the stars and the dark spots in between?
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What did the author develop an appreciation for along the way?
What did the author develop an appreciation for along the way?
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What did humans rely on constellations for as they spread around the globe?
What did humans rely on constellations for as they spread around the globe?
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