KATS Kamp 2017 Round 1

According to a recent poll by the National Science Foundation, what percentage of Americans thinks astrology is a science?

• 30%
• 40%
• 50%
• 75%

Around at least what period has astrology been dated?

• 2000 BC
• 200 AD
• 1200 AD
• 1800 AD

For the Ancient Egyptians, the rising of each decan marked the beginning of what?

• new "hour" (10 days)
• new "year" (10 days)
• new "hour" (12 days)
• new "year" (12 days)

Which astronomer had no influence from astrology?

• Gallileo
• Ptolemy
• Copernicus
• Herschel

What is the 13th zodiac, between Nov. 30 and Dec. 18, that many people do not consider part of the horoscope?

• Vega
• Ophiuchus
• Cetus
• Cassiopeia

Who was referred to as "the most famous Greek astrologer?"

• Archimedes
• Ptolemy
• Euclid
• Aristotle

Each sign of the zodiac represents an event in Greek mythology. What does the word "zodiac" mean?

• Circle of animals
• Wheel of fortune
• Ring of life
• Band of divination

According to astrology, which zodiac sign includes traits of modesty, shyness, and constantly seeking perfection?

• Taurus
• Libra
• Virgo
• Aquarius

Castor and Pollux had different fathers. Often considered to have a split personality, which sign of the Greek zodiac do these brothers represent?

• Leo
• Scorpio
• Capricorn
• Gemini

With a love for freedom and adventure, the centaur represents which zodiac?

• Taurus
• Sagittarius
• Aries
• Libra