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Celestial Pole and Polaris Quiz

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What practical use did ancient people have for constellations?

Navigating the seas with precision

Predicting the exact date of solar eclipses

Determining the seasons for planting and harvesting (correct)

Forecasting earthquakes based on star patterns

Which constellation, seen in the Philippines during April and May, indicated the end of the planting season?

Orion

Ursa Major

Pegasus

Gemini (correct)

How did ancient people remember star patterns in the sky?

By constructing physical monuments

By documenting them in written scrolls

By giving them names and stories (correct)

By creating mathematical equations

Which celestial feature indicates the coming of the cold season in the northern hemisphere?

Orion Signup and view all the answers

How did constellations assist ancient people in interpreting patterns in the sky?

By making it easier to recognize and interpret patterns Signup and view all the answers

What did the Matigsalug Manobo of Bukidnon use stars and constellations for?

Agricultural purposes in relation to timing and seasons Signup and view all the answers

Why were stars concealed by the Sun's light in the previous months?

As a result of Earth's position during its orbit around the Sun Signup and view all the answers

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Constellations and Practical Uses

Ancient people used constellations for navigation, calendar-keeping, and seasonal prediction.
The Pleiades constellation, visible in the Philippines during April and May, marked the end of the planting season.
Ancient people used stories, myths, and folklore to remember star patterns.
The appearance of Orion in the sky indicated the coming of the cold season in the northern hemisphere.

The Matigsalug Manobo of Bukidnon

The Matigsalug Manobo used stars and constellations for navigation, hunting, and fishing.

Star Visibility

Stars were concealed by the Sun's light in the previous months, making them invisible.

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Test your knowledge about the celestial pole and Polaris, the North Star. Learn about how stars near the north celestial pole never set and the significance of Polaris in navigation. Explore the concept of star trails and Earth's rotation.